der Fleck
Translation
spot, stain, patch, mark
Examples
Ich habe einen Fleck auf meinem Hemd.
I have a spot on my shirt.
Der Hund hat schwarze Flecken.
The dog has black spots.
Das ist ein ruhiger Fleck Erde.
This is a quiet spot of earth.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) haben to have a spot/stain I have a spot on my shirt.
((et4)) machen to make a spot/stain Be careful not to make a stain.
((et4)) entfernen to remove a spot/stain How can I remove this stain?
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Klecks (blot), der Makel (blemish)
Etymology
From Old High German 'flec' (spot, piece). Cognate with the English word 'fleck'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'flick' some sauce, and it leaves a 'Fleck' (spot) on your shirt.