Zeug Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zeug" is used as noun with the meaning of "stuff", "things" or "belongings".

Essential properties of "Zeug"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Zeug
  • Plural: die Zeug

Meanings of "Zeug" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "General term for unspecified things or objects"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe mein ganzes Zeug gepackt.I packed all my stuff.
  2. Dieses Zeug ist wertlos.This stuff is worthless.
  3. Räum dein Zeug bitte auf.Please tidy up your stuff.

2.) "Substance or material (informal/derogatory)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Was ist das für ein Zeug?What kind of stuff is that?
  2. Dieses Zeug schmeckt schrecklich.This stuff tastes terrible.
  3. Ich will dieses Zeug nicht essen.I don't want to eat this stuff.

3.) "Suffix for tools/objects related to an activity (in compounds)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir brauchen neues Werkzeug für die Reparatur.We need new tools for the repair.
  2. Die Kinder spielen mit ihrem Spielzeug.The children are playing with their toys.
  3. Das Flugzeug startet in einer Stunde.The airplane takes off in an hour.
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