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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.
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An informal term borrowed from English for an item or piece, especially a piece of music or an item of clothing.
Der DJ hat zum Abschluss noch ein richtig gutes Techno-Piece gespielt.
To finish, the DJ played a really good techno piece.
'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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Teil and Piece can colloquially refer to a single item of clothing. Teil is a general word for a thing and can express admiration. Piece is a term borrowed from English that refers to the item of clothing itself as a special piece.
Diese neue Jacke ist wirklich mein Lieblings-Piece.
This new jacket is really my favorite piece.
Diese neue Jacke ist wirklich ein starkes Teil.
This new jacket is really something.
