das Zeug
Translation
stuff, things, junk, nonsense
Examples
Räum dein Zeug weg!
Put your stuff away!
Was für Zeug redest du da?
What kind of nonsense are you talking?
Er hat das Zeug zum Champion.
He has the makings of 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 (junk); Unsinn (nonsense)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ziug' meaning 'tool, equipment'. It's related to the verb 'ziehen' (to pull).
Memory Tips
This is a catch-all term for 'stuff'. It's the root of many words for specific kinds of stuff, like 'Spielzeug' (play-stuff/toy).