der Stift
Translation
pen, pencil, pin, crayon
Examples
Ich brauche einen Stift zum Schreiben.
I need a pen to write.
Kann ich mir einen Stift leihen?
Can I borrow a pen?
Grammar Patterns
der Stift the pen/pencil Do you have a pen for me?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kugelschreiber (ballpoint pen), Bleistift (pencil)
Etymology
From Old High German 'stift', meaning 'pointed thing, peg'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'stiff' writing instrument. 'Stift' is a general term for pen-like objects.