der Stoffbeutel
cloth bag
A bag made of cloth, used for carrying or storing things and often reused.
EXAMPLE
Ich nehme den Stoffbeutel zum Einkaufen mit.
I take the cloth bag with me when I go shopping.
der Stoffbeutel
cloth bag
der Stoffbeutel, die Stoffbeutel
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Stoffbeutel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stoffbeutel |
| genitive | des Stoffbeutels |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Stoffbeutel | die Stoffbeutel |
| accusative | den Stoffbeutel | die Stoffbeutel |
| dative | dem Stoffbeutel | den Stoffbeuteln |
| genitive | des Stoffbeutels | der Stoffbeutel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Stoffbeutel' (cloth bag) is made up of 'Stoff' (cloth) and 'Beutel' (bag). The first word describes the material the bag is made of.
EXAMPLE
Für den Einkauf steckt er immer einen Stoffbeutel im Rucksack.
He always keeps a cloth bag in his backpack for shopping.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'einen Stoffbeutel mitnehmen' (to take a cloth bag along), 'einen Stoffbeutel verwenden' (to use a cloth bag), and 'einen Stoffbeutel tragen' (to carry a cloth bag). The word is especially common in the context of shopping.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Wochenmarkt verwendet sie einen Stoffbeutel für das Gemüse.
At the weekly market, she uses a cloth bag for the vegetables.
Shopping context
'Stoffbeutel' (cloth bag) often appears with phrases indicating purpose or situation: 'zum Einkaufen' (for shopping), 'auf dem Markt' (at the market), or 'für den täglichen Einkauf' (for everyday shopping). These make it clear what the bag is being used for.
EXAMPLE
Für den Einkauf im Supermarkt habe ich meinen Stoffbeutel dabei.
I have my cloth bag with me for shopping at the supermarket.
In real life
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