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Stecken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Stecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "put", "stick" or "insert".
Essential properties of "stecken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: stecken
- Simple past: steckte
- Participle: gesteckt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "stecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To insert or put something into a place"
- Definition: "To insert or put something into a specific place or space."
- Translation(s): put, stick, insert, place
- Synonym(s): einstecken, hineinstecken, einfügen
- Antonym(s): entfernen
- Related word(s): stecken bleiben, feststecken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er steckte den Schlüssel ins Schloss.
- Sie steckte die Blumen in eine Vase.
- Ich stecke mein Handy in die Tasche.
2.) "To be stuck or caught in a situation/place"
- Definition: "To be or remain in a particular situation or place, usually involuntarily or undesirably."
- Translation(s): be stuck, be caught, be in, remain
- Synonym(s): feststecken, stecken bleiben
- Antonym(s): verlassen
- Related word(s): festsitzen, hängen bleiben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Auto steckt im Schlamm fest.
- Wir stecken im Stau.
- Er steckt in Schwierigkeiten.
3.) "To invest resources in something"
- Definition: "To invest time, effort, or money in something."
- Translation(s): invest, put in, spend
- Synonym(s): investieren, einsetzen
- Related word(s): Aufwenden, Hineinstecken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie steckt viel Zeit in ihr Hobby.
- Er steckt sein ganzes Geld in das Projekt.
- Wir stecken viel Energie in unsere Arbeit.