No. 11,561 in German
stift
Pen; pencil; or (in some contexts) foundation/establishment.
In a sentence
Ich schreibe mit einem Stift.
I am writing with a pen.
Here, 'Stift' refers to a pen, a writing instrument.
Der Stift auf dem Tisch ist blau.
The pen on the table is blue.
In this sentence, 'Stift' again denotes a pen, and its position and color are described.
Der neue Azubi wird oft als Stift bezeichnet.
The new trainee is often referred to as the apprentice.
Here, 'Stift' means an apprentice, often used in informal contexts in Germany.
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