der Stummel
stub / butt
A short, thick remnant of something that was originally longer and was created through use or breakage.
EXAMPLE
Er drückte den Stummel im Aschenbecher aus.
He extinguished the cigarette butt in the ashtray.
der Stummel
stub
der Stummel, die Stummel
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Meanings
der Stummel
stub / stump
A short, thick, or stunted body part, especially on an animal.
EXAMPLE
Der Hund wedelte mit seinem kurzen Stummel.
The dog wagged its short stub of a tail.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Stummel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stummel |
| genitive | des Stummels |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Stummel | die Stummel |
| accusative | den Stummel | die Stummel |
| dative | dem Stummel | den Stummeln |
| genitive | des Stummels | der Stummel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound nouns
'Stummel' (stub) often appears as the final element in compound words that show what the remnant comes from. Common examples include terms for the remains of cigarettes, cigars, or candles.
EXAMPLE
Der Zigarettenstummel lag noch im Aschenbecher.
The cigarette butt was still lying in the ashtray.
Typical collocations
In this meaning, 'Stummel' (stub / butt) is often used with verbs such as 'ausdrücken' (to extinguish), 'wegwerfen' (to throw away), or 'aufheben' (to pick up). As an object, a 'Stummel' is often the remnant of a cigarette or candle.
EXAMPLE
Sie hob den Stummel vorsichtig vom Boden auf.
She carefully picked up the stub from the floor.
Describing body parts
When referring to body parts, 'Stummel' (stub / stump) is usually used in vivid descriptions of animals. The context often identifies the animal or the body part involved, making this meaning clear.
EXAMPLE
Vom Schwanz des Katers war nach dem Unfall nur noch ein kurzer Stummel übrig.
After the accident, only a short stump remained of the cat's tail.
In real life
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