das Zeug
Translation
stuff, things, gear, nonsense
Examples
Räum dein Zeug weg!
Clear your stuff away!
Was für Zeug redest du da?
What kind of nonsense are you talking?
Er hat das Zeug zum Champion.
He has what it takes to be a champion.
Grammar Patterns
to talk nonsense Rede nicht so dummes Zeug!
to have the makings of sth. Sie hat das Zeug zur Chefin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sachen, Dinge (things); Kram (clutter); Unsinn (nonsense)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ziug' (tool, equipment). Related to the verb 'ziehen' (to pull, draw).
Memory Tips
A very general word for 'stuff'. Notice how it's a component in many compound words for specific types of 'stuff' (Werkzeug, Spielzeug).