stab in German
stab in German is Stich, Stichwunde, stechen — stab means to pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.
stab in German
Stich
An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.
Stichwunde
A wound made by stabbing.
stechen
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
erstechen
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
niederstechen
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
What does "stab" mean?
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verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.
"The victim was stabbed twice in the arm."
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noun A wound or act caused by stabbing.
"She was rushed to hospital with a stab wound."
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noun Informal: an attempt at something.
"I'll take a stab at fixing the leak myself."
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noun A sudden, sharp pain, whether physical or emotional.
"He felt a stab of guilt after the argument."
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stab in a sentence
- The victim was stabbed twice in the arm.
- He accidentally stabbed himself with a fork.
- She was rushed to hospital with a stab wound.
- I'll take a stab at fixing the leak myself.
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What is "stab" in German?
"stab" in German is Stich, Stichwunde, stechen. stab means: To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.
How do you use "stab" in a sentence?
Example: "The victim was stabbed twice in the arm." In German, "stab" is Stich, Stichwunde, stechen.
Are there other ways to say "stab" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "stab": Stich, Stichwunde, stechen, erstechen, niederstechen.
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