der Stift
pen / pencil
How do you say “pen / pencil” in German? It’s der Stift. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
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Pluraldie Stifte
Pronunciationder SHTIFT
Example
Kannst du mir einen Stift leihen?
Can you lend me a pen?
Memory tip
Sounds like 'stiff' — a stiff little stick you write with: pen or pencil.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Stift» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Stift» is der.
What is the plural of «Stift»?
The plural is die Stifte.
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