German word

Stange

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtaŋə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrod

Example

Die Stangen sind schwer.

The rods are heavy.

Illustration for Stange (rod)

More examples

Sie maß die Stange mit dem Maßband.

Using a tape measure, she measured the rod.

Core concept

A straight length of wood, metal, or plastic used as a support, pole, rail, or holder.

Common phrases

  • die Länge der Stange

    the length of the rod

  • an die Stange lehnen

    lean against the rod

  • eine Stange in den Boden stecken

    stick a rod into the ground

Similar words

Stock: A short stick held in the hand, often for support or walking.
Stab: A thin, rigid rod used for support or reinforcement.
Mast: A thick upright pole supporting equipment high on a ship or building.
Pfosten: A thick post fixed in the ground to support a fence or sign.

Definition in German

Langes, stabförmiges Stück aus Holz, Metall oder Kunststoff, das als Stütze oder Halter verwendet wird.

Word origin

The noun Stange is inherited from Germanic through Old High German stanga, with related forms in Old Norse and Dutch.

Usage tips

  • German often specifies the object in a compound such as Fahnenstange for a flagpole or Gardinenstange for a curtain rod.

Other meanings

  • polenoun
  • barnoun

Related words

  • Stangenwarerod-shaped productsnoun
  • stangenförmigrod-shapedadjective

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