NOUN
dasZeug/t͡sɔɪ̯k/stuff; things; gear
Zeug is a German noun that means stuff, things, or gear. It is pronounced /t͡sɔɪ̯k/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Zeuge".
Definitions
1.a collection of unspecified things, stuff, or objects(informal, general)
a.non-specific material or items, often with a dismissive tone
Räum bitte dein ganzes Zeug vom Tisch!—Please clear all your stuff off the table!
2.equipment, utensils, or gear (usually for a specific purpose)(tools/equipment, colloquial)
a.tools or necessary utensils for an activity
Er packt sein Angelzeug ein.—He's packing his fishing gear.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Zeug | die Zeuge |
| Genitive | des Zeugs | der Zeuge |
| Dative | dem Zeug | den Zeugen |
| Accusative | das Zeug | die Zeuge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zeug" mean in English?
- "Zeug" means stuff, things, or gear. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zeug"?
- "Zeug" is pronounced /t͡sɔɪ̯k/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zeug" der, die, or das?
- "Zeug" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Zeug"?
- The plural of "Zeug" is "Zeuge".
- What part of speech is "Zeug"?
- "Zeug" is a noun in German.
