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bag / pouch
A small, flexible container made of fabric, plastic, or leather that opens at the top and is used for carrying or storing things.
Für den Einkauf nehme ich immer einen Stoffbeutel mit, um Plastik zu vermeiden.
For shopping, I always take a cloth bag with me to avoid plastic.
'Beutel' (bag/pouch) is a very productive base word for many everyday objects. You find it in words like 'Teebeutel' (tea bag), 'Müllbeutel' (trash bag), 'Gefrierbeutel' (freezer bag), or 'Staubbeutel' (dust bag).
Kannst du bitte einen neuen Müllbeutel in den Eimer tun?
Could you please put a new trash bag in the bin?
The biological meaning is always clear from the context. When animals like kangaroos, koalas, or opossums are being talked about, it means the skin pouch on the belly.
Das Känguru-Baby versteckte sich schnell wieder im Beutel.
The baby kangaroo quickly hid back in the pouch.
In this meaning, the word is very colloquial and can be perceived as crude or vulgar. It should definitely be avoided in formal situations.
Er hat sich beim Sport am Beutel verletzt.
He injured his balls while playing sports.
bag / pocket
'die Tasche' and 'der Beutel' are both flexible containers for carrying or storing things. 'Tasche' is more general and often refers to an object with handles or straps that you use in everyday life. 'Beutel' is usually simpler, often smaller or lighter, for example made of fabric or plastic. The words can be confused, especially when shopping. An 'Einkaufstasche' (shopping bag) can be sturdier and have handles; a 'Beutel' often seems simpler and is also used for storing small things.
Am Morgen hat Sofia die Brötchen in einem kleinen Beutel mitgebracht.
In the morning, Sofia brought the rolls in a small bag.
Beim Frühstück hat er die Tasche neben den Stuhl gestellt.
At breakfast, he put the bag next to the chair.