This is the 10231st most frequent German word.
plastik
"Plastik" in German means "plastic" (material) or "sculpture" (art context).
Here, 'plastik' is used as a compound noun as part of 'Plastiktüte', meaning a bag made of plastic material.
Die Plastiktüte ist umweltschädlich.
The plastic bag is harmful to the environment.
In this case, 'plastik' refers to the material in a general sense.
Plastik wird oft als Verpackungsmaterial verwendet.
Plastic is often used as a packaging material.
Here, 'plastik' is used as a descriptive attribute, indicating the material of the toy.