This is the 11556th most frequent German word.
stich
"Stich" in German can mean "sting," "stab," "prick," or "sting pain," depending on the context.
a sting, referring to the action and result of being stung by an insect.
Ich habe einen Stich von einer Biene bekommen.
I got a sting from a bee.
a stitch, in the context of sewing or mending fabric.
Der Stich in der Naht war sehr sorgfältig.
The stitch in the seam was very precise.
a pang or stabbing pain, referring to a sudden, sharp physical sensation.