Noun
der Steckling
Pronunciation: /ˈʃtɛklɪŋ/
cutting (for propagation)
C2
rank #12,972
plural Stecklinge
Meanings
Noun
- cutting (for propagation)
- cutting
Example sentence
Von der Minze habe ich mehrere Stecklinge geschnitten.
I took several cuttings from the mint.
Word forms
singular
der Steckling
plural
die Stecklinge
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Steckling
Accusativeden Steckling
Dativedem Steckling
Genitivedes Stecklings
Plural
Nominativedie Stecklinge
Accusativedie Stecklinge
Dativeden Stecklingen
Genitiveder Stecklinge
Usage
- einen Steckling bewurzeln lassen — allow a plant cutting to develop roots
- Steckling / Setzling — a cutting / a young plant ready for planting; distinct propagation terms
Der Steckling bildete im Wasserglas die ersten Wurzeln.
The cutting developed its first roots in the glass of water.