stieß

stieß is a German word that can function as a noun or a verb. As a noun, "der Stoß" translates to "the push," "the shove," "the jolt," or "the impact." It can refer to a physical act of applying force or to a sudden, jarring movement. For example, one might experience a "Stoß" when a train brakes suddenly or when two objects collide. The plural form is "die Stöße."

As a verb, "stoßen" is the infinitive form. The past tense of "stoßen" is "stieß" (ich stieß, du stießest, er/sie/es stieß). The past participle is "gestoßen." "Stoßen" can mean to push, to shove, to butt, to bump, or to run into something or someone. For instance, "Ich stieß gegen den Tisch" means "I bumped into the table." It can also be used figuratively, as in "Er stieß auf Widerstand" which means "He encountered resistance." The verb "stoßen" often implies an accidental or forceful contact. It is a common verb in everyday German conversation and literature.