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Gegenstand

item

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Meaning of Gegenstand

a single thing or unit

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German/dɛɐ̯ ˈɡeːɡn̩ʃtant/
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Gegenstand belongs to the topic "Top 1000, Websites and Apps, E-commerce". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between Gegenstand / Stück / Teil / Einheit / Exemplar / Artikel

🇩🇪German
Gegenstand

item — a single thing or unit

A1Often
S
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Stück

Very general word for one thing, piece, or unit of goods; common in everyday speech and counting.

A1Very Often

Kann ich bitte ein Stück Kuchen haben?

Можно мне, пожалуйста, один кусок торта?

T
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Teil

Means a part of a whole; not necessarily a separate object, but a component or portion.

A1Very Often

Der Tisch ist nur ein Teil des Sets.

Стол — это только часть набора.

E
🇩🇪German
Einheit

Emphasizes a separate unit in a system, count, or measurement; more abstract and often used in formal or technical contexts.

A1Often

Eine Einheit Strom wurde verbraucht.

Была потреблена одна единица электроэнергии.

E
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Exemplar

One copy or specimen among several identical items; often used for books, products, or collectible things.

A1Rarely

Dieses Buch ist ein seltenes Exemplar.

Эта книга — редкий экземпляр.

A
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Artikel

Common word for a product or item, especially in a shop, catalog, or list; often means a listed item or product.

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Der Artikel ist im Laden ausverkauft.

Этот товар в магазине распродан.

O
🇩🇪German
Objekt

A more neutral and general word for a thing or object; often sounds somewhat formal or scientific.

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Das Objekt liegt auf dem Tisch.

Предмет лежит на столе.

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How to pronounce Gegenstand and what this word means

Gegenstand translation: item. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Gegenstand

/dɛɐ̯ ˈɡeːɡn̩ʃtant/

Gegenstand translation

item

Gegenstand transcription

/dɛɐ̯ ˈɡeːɡn̩ʃtant/

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Gegenstand meaning: what does it mean?

eine einzelne Sache oder Einheit aus einer Menge

Gegenstand pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Gegenstand is pronounced as /dɛɐ̯ ˈɡeːɡn̩ʃtant/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Gegenstand part of E-commerce vocabulary?

Yes, Gegenstand (item) can be learned in the E-commerce topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Gegenstand part of Websites and Apps vocabulary?

Yes, Gegenstand (item) can be learned in the Websites and Apps topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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