German Word · Intermediate
Stachel
spike, sting, barb, prick
Pronunciation: /ˈʃtaxl̩/
Meaning
spike, sting, barb, prick
Example
Ein Kaktus hat keine Stacheln, sondern Dornen, während eine Rose keine Dornen, sondern Stacheln hat.
I use the word "Stachel".
Practice tips
- Practice Stachel out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.