English–German

“stuff” in German

German

Alsostopfen

Pronunciation

IPA/tsɔʏ̯k/

Example

Ich habe mein Zeug gepackt.

I packed my stuff.

Illustration for Zeug (stuff)

How to say “stuff” in German

“Stuff” in German is Zeug.

A bag or room filled with assorted things that count as someone's gear or stuff.

Full entry for Zeug: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Zeug

Beim Umzug hatte ich viel Zeug zu transportieren.

During the move, I had a lot of stuff to transport.

Tips for using Zeug

  • Zeug is informal and can sound dismissive for objects, so neutral formal contexts often use Sachen or Gegenstände instead.

Other German words for “stuff”

Ich stopfe das Kissen mit Federn.

I stuff the pillow with feathers.

“stuff” in other languages