Stachel Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Stachel" is used as noun with the meaning of "sting", "prickle" or "thorn".

Essential properties of "Stachel"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Stachel
  • Plural: die Stacheln

Meanings of "Stachel" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Pointed structure on animals/plants for defense/attack"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Biene hat einen Stachel, um sich zu verteidigen.The bee has a sting to defend itself.
  2. Der Kaktus hat viele Stacheln auf seinen Blättern.The cactus has many thorns on its leaves.
  3. Der Stachel des Igels schützt ihn vor Feinden.The hedgehog's quills protect it from enemies.

2.) "Sharp physical or emotional pain/discomfort"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein Stachel des Verlustes durchdrang sein Herz.A pang of loss pierced his heart.
  2. Der Stachel der Enttäuschung war schwer zu ertragen.The sting of disappointment was hard to bear.
  3. Nach dem Unfall spürte er einen Stachel im Bein.After the accident, he felt a prick in his leg.
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