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Stapel

stack, pile

noun SHTAH-pel Rare
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Usage Note

Stapel denotes a pile or stack of flat objects: ein Stapel Bücher, ein Stapel Papier. Vom Stapel laufen (to be launched, of a ship) is a fixed expression.

Examples

"Auf dem Schreibtisch lag ein hoher Stapel Akten."

Natural Translation

A tall stack of files lay on the desk.

Literal Translation

On the desk lay a high stack files.

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