Stanzrest
masculine
The English word "chad" (referring to small pieces of paper punched out) is translated into German as Stanzrest. Wiktionary also lists Stanzabfall.
Meaning: small pieces of paper punched out (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Stanzrest | masculine |
| Stanzabfall | masculine |
What does it mean word for word?
Stanzrest is a compound of Stanz, meaning punching or die-cutting and Rest, meaning remnant or leftover. Stanzabfall is a compound of Stanz, meaning punching or die-cutting and Abfall, meaning waste or refuse.
Which one should you use?
Stanzrest is often used to describe the specific piece of material left over after a shape is punched out, whereas Stanzabfall refers more generally to the waste produced by the punching process.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Stanzrest and Stanzabfall are masculine nouns.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may confuse the English word 'chad' (paper scraps) with the German word Tschad, which refers to the country Chad.
Did you know?
- The root Stanz comes from the same origin as the English word 'stamp', linking the act of punching paper to the act of stamping an image.
- The word Stanzabfall can be used in industrial contexts to describe not just paper, but metal or plastic scrap created by a die-cutting machine.
- In a German workshop, if you ask for the Rest, you might just get the leftovers of a meal. To be precise about paper scraps, you must use the prefix Stanz- to indicate they came from a punching process.
Examples in context
- Tschad liegt in Zentralafrika.Chad is located in Central Africa.
- Ich habe viel über den Tschad gelesen.I've read a lot about Chad.
- Der Stanzrest liegt auf dem Boden.The chad is lying on the floor.
- Entsorge bitte den Stanzrest im Mülleimer.Please dispose of the chad in the trash can.
- Ich brauche den Stanzrest für mein Bastelprojekt.I need the chad for my crafting project.
Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are working in a print shop.
- HannahFelix, siehst du den Stanzrest hier?Felix, do you see the chad here?
- FelixJa, er klebt noch an der Seite.Yes, it is still sticking to the side.
- HannahKannst du ihn schnell entfernen?Can you remove it quickly?
- FelixKlar, ich erledige das sofort.Sure, I will do that immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chad” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
