German Conversation · Level 34
74 words
German word
Zeug
Pronunciation
IPA/tsɔʏ̯k/
Meaning
- neuter nounstuff
Example
Ich habe mein Zeug gepackt.
I packed my stuff.
More examples
Beim Umzug hatte ich viel Zeug zu transportieren.
During the move, I had a lot of stuff to transport.
Core concept
A bag or room filled with assorted things that count as someone's gear or stuff.
Common phrases
mein Zeug
my stuff
viel Zeug
a lot of stuff
altes Zeug
old stuff
Similar words
Sachen: A broad, everyday term for personal belongings and other things.
Dinge: A general term for things regardless of their shape or purpose.
Gegenstände: A formal term for tangible objects and physical items.
Kram: A casual term for cheap knickknacks or useless clutter.
Definition in German
Bezeichnung für verschiedene, oft nicht näher bestimmte Dinge; kann abwertend für wertlose oder unbrauchbare Gegenstände stehen.
Word origin
The noun developed from Old High German ziuh through Middle High German ziuc, originally referring to tools or equipment before becoming a broad word for things.
Usage tips
- Zeug is informal and can sound dismissive for objects, so neutral formal contexts often use Sachen or Gegenstände instead.