der Stiel
Translation
stem, stalk, handle, shaft
Examples
Die Blume hat einen langen Stiel.
The flower has a long stem.
Er fasst den Hammer am Stiel.
He grips the hammer by the handle.
Grammar Patterns
der Stiel ((et2)) the stem/handle of ((sth.gen)) The stem of the flower is long.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stängel (stalk), Griff (handle)
Etymology
From Latin 'stilus' (stake, pointed instrument). Related to English 'style' and 'stiletto'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'steel' rod for a flower's 'stem' or a tool's 'handle'.