noun
note, slip
A2
Means 'note' or 'slip' — a small piece of paper used for messages or reminders. Article: der Zettel (masculine). Plural is unchanged: die Zettel. Genitive singular: des Zettels. Common collocations: einen Zettel schreiben, Zettel an die Tür kleben. Regular declension patterns apply.
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Der Schüler suchte den Zettel, den er gestern verloren hatte, bevor die Stunde endete.
The student searched for the note that he had lost yesterday before the lesson ended.
Ich habe mir deine Telefonnummer auf einen Zettel geschrieben.
I wrote down your phone number on a piece of paper.
Steck den Kassenzettel in die Tasche, falls du ihn brauchst.
Put the receipt slip in your pocket in case you need it.
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Imagine a small piece of paper with a quick note written
zettel ~ 'settle' (tiny paper settles on table)
der — picture a male clerk handing you a note (male anchor)