This is the 1320th most frequent German word.
stieß
"Stieß" is the past tense of "stoßen," meaning "pushed," "bumped," or "thrust."
Here, 'stieß' represents the past tense of 'stoßen', meaning 'to push'. It describes a physical action of opening the door.
Er stieß die Tür auf.
He pushed the door open.
In this sentence, 'stieß auf' is used to indicate encountering or discovering something unexpectedly. It illustrates a figurative usage of the verb.
Sie stieß auf ein altes Fotoalbum.
She stumbled upon an old photo album.
Here, 'stieß' describes the event of the table making contact with the wall, emphasizing the collision or act of bumping.