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Stechen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Stechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to prick", "to sting" or "to stab".
Essential properties of "stechen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: stechen
- Simple past: stach
- Participle: gestochen
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "stechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To stick or prick something pointed into something/someone"
- Definition: "To insert or stick something pointed into something or someone."
- Translation(s): to prick, to sting, to stab, to poke
- Synonym(s): einstechen, piksen
- Antonym(s): ziehen
- Related word(s): Stich, Stachel
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Biene hat mich gestochen.
- Er stach die Nadel in den Stoff.
- Sie stechen die Gabel in das Fleisch.
2.) "To cause a sharp, stinging pain"
- Definition: "To cause a stinging or sharp pain."
- Translation(s): to sting, to prick, to ache (sharply)
- Synonym(s): schmerzen, piksen
- Related word(s): Schmerz, Piksen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Mein Finger sticht wie verrückt.
- Das Salz sticht in der Wunde.
- Der Schmerz sticht in meinem Rücken.
3.) "To make an incision"
- Definition: "To make an incision in something."
- Translation(s): to incise, to cut, to pierce
- Synonym(s): schneiden, ritzen
- Related word(s): Schnitt, Ritze
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Chirurg sticht in die Haut.
- Er stach das Skalpell in den Bauch.
- Sie stechen mit dem Messer in den Apfel.
4.) "To create a tattoo"
- Definition: "To make a tattoo."
- Translation(s): to tattoo, to ink
- Synonym(s): tätowieren
- Antonym(s): entfernen
- Related word(s): Tattoo, Tätowierung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Künstler sticht ein Tattoo auf die Haut.
- Sie stach ein kleines Herz auf ihren Knöchel.
- Er sticht täglich viele Tattoos.
5.) "To win a trick in a card game"
- Definition: "To compete and win in a card game."
- Translation(s): to trump, to win (a trick), to take (a trick)
- Synonym(s): gewinnen, übertrumpfen
- Antonym(s): verlieren
- Related word(s): Stich, Kartenspiel
📝 Some usage examples:
- Mit diesem Ass sticht er alle.
- Sie stach mit dem König.
- Er sticht mit dem Joker.
6.) "To pierce with a weapon"
- Definition: "To pierce or thrust through with a spear or similar weapon."
- Translation(s): pierce, stab, thrust
- Synonym(s): durchbohren, durchstechen
- Related word(s): Lanze, Waffe
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Ritter sticht mit der Lanze.
- Er stach den Drachen mit seinem Schwert.
- Sie sticht den Feind mit einem Speer.