This is the 11571st most frequent German word.
sting
The German word "Sting" is not native; it refers to the English word "sting," meaning a sharp, piercing sensation or wound caused by an insect or similar.
Here, 'sting' refers to the stinger of a bee or wasp, a physical structure.
Die Biene hinterließ ihrem Stachel in meiner Haut.
The bee left its sting in my skin.
'Sting' is used metaphorically to indicate emotional pain caused by sharp or biting words.
Ihr Kommentar hatte einen scharfen Stachel und verletzte seinen Stolz.
Her comment had a sharp sting and hurt his pride.
In this context, 'sting' represents an emotional discomfort or unease at the end of an otherwise pleasant experience.