der Holzstab
Translation
wooden stick, wooden rod, staff
Examples
Er benutzte einen Holzstab als Wanderstock.
He used a wooden stick as a walking stick.
Die Kinder kämpften mit Holzstäben.
The children were fighting with wooden sticks.
Grammar Patterns
to use ((sth.)) as ((sth.)) Er benutzte einen Holzstab als Wanderstock.
Similar Words
Stock (stick), Ast (branch)
Etymology
Composed of 'Holz' (wood) and 'Stab' (stick, rod).
Memory Tips
Literally 'wood-stick'. Think of a simple staff made of wood.