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In the graffiti scene, a large, elaborate, and usually multicolored graffiti work. It is more complex than a simple signature or tag.
An der alten Fabrikmauer ist ein riesiges, beeindruckendes Piece von einem bekannten Sprüher.
On the old factory wall, there is a huge, impressive piece by a well-known graffiti artist.
'Piece' is a word from English that is used in German especially in youth slang and in certain scenes, such as graffiti or music. It is considered informal and is pronounced in the English way.
Dieses Lied ist ein wirklich geniales Piece!
This song is a really brilliant piece!
Since the word was borrowed directly from English, German colloquial usage usually also uses the English plural 'Pieces'.
Der Künstler hat mehrere neue Pieces an die Wand gesprüht.
The artist sprayed several new pieces on the wall.
In the graffiti scene, a 'Piece' refers to a particularly large, elaborate, and usually multicolored graffiti work. Words like 'sprühen' (to spray), 'Wand' (wall), 'Dose' (spray can), or 'Tag' (a simple signature) point to this meaning.
Es hat die ganze Nacht gedauert, dieses riesige Piece zu malen.
It took all night to paint this huge piece.
When 'Piece' is used colloquially for an item or piece, it often refers to a piece of music or a fashionable item of clothing. It usually expresses special appreciation.
Der DJ spielte zum Schluss noch ein seltenes Techno-Piece.
At the end, the DJ played a rare techno piece.
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'das Stück' and 'das Piece' can both mean a piece of music. 'das Stück' is the normal German word and fits in almost all situations, for example with classical music, in lessons, or in everyday life. 'das Piece' comes from English and sounds informal or scene-specific, often with modern music or fashion. Learners may confuse the words because 'Piece' literally also means 'Stück'. In normal German, however, 'das Stück' is usually more natural; 'das Piece' is used only when this English, casual style fits.
Der DJ spielt ein neues Piece, das viele Leute sofort wiedererkennen.
The DJ is playing a new piece that many people recognize immediately.
Im Radio läuft gerade ein ruhiges Stück von einer jungen Pianistin.
A calm piece by a young pianist is playing on the radio right now.