stem / penis
der Stängel, die Stängel
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stem
The usually thin, elongated part of a plant on which leaves, flowers, or fruit grow, especially in herbaceous plants.
Der Stängel der Blume war unter der schweren Blüte abgeknickt.
The flower's stem had bent under the weight of the heavy blossom.
penis
A humorous or vulgar term for the penis.
Das Kind kicherte, weil es das Wort Stängel in diesem Zusammenhang gehört hatte.
The child giggled because they had heard the word 'Stängel' (stem) used in this context.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stängel |
| genitive | des Stängels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Stängel | die Stängel |
| accusative | den Stängel | die Stängel |
| dative | dem Stängel | den Stängeln |
| genitive | des Stängels | der Stängel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In contexts involving leaves, flowers, plants, or cutting, 'Stängel' (stem) refers to the botanical part of a plant. In a bodily or humorously childish context, the word can have its second meaning.
Der Stängel trug mehrere kleine Blüten.
The stem bore several small flowers.
Die Kinder lachten über die derbe Bedeutung von „Stängel“.
The children laughed at the vulgar meaning of 'Stängel' (stem).
'Stängel' (stem) is often used with verbs such as 'wachsen' (to grow), 'knicken' (to bend or snap), 'abbrechen' (to break off), and 'abschneiden' (to cut off). Compounds with plant or flower names are also very common.
Der Stängel ist beim Transport abgeknickt.
The stem bent during transport.
In its second meaning, 'Stängel' (penis) is humorous, childish, or vulgar, so it is mainly used in casual conversations. This usage should be avoided in factual or polite situations.
Der Jugendliche benutzte „Stängel“ als derben Scherz.
The teenager used 'Stängel' (penis) as a vulgar joke.
