stecken

B1 Verb

English Translation

to put, to stick, to be (location)

stecken — German verb meaning to put, to stick, to be (location) (B1)
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What does „stecken" mean in English?

„stecken" is a German verb meaning "to put, to stick, to be (location)" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Wo ist denn mein Pass? Ich hatte ihn doch in die Handtasche gesteckt.

Where is my passport? I had put it in my handbag.

2

Du kannst reingehen. Der Schlüssel steckt.

You can go in. The key is in the lock.

3

Die Zeitung steckt im Briefkasten.

The newspaper is in the mailbox.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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