German - English (British) translations for "Ecke"
"Ecke" German translation
Translation
corner
Definition
corner
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: corner
Das Buch liegt in der Ecke.
The book is lying in the corner.
Meaning: edge
Der Tisch hat eine scharfe Ecke.
The table has a sharp edge.
Meaning: intersection
Die Straßenkreuzung befindet sich an der nächsten Ecke.
The intersection is located at the next corner.
Meaning: angle
Der Winkel zwischen den beiden Linien beträgt 90 Grad.
The angle between the two lines is 90 degrees.
Meaning: nook
Ich habe ein gemütliches Lese-Ecke in meinem Zimmer.
I have a cozy reading nook in my room.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Die Katze sitzt in der Ecke.
The cat is sitting in the corner.
A1: Ich wohne um die Ecke.
I live around the corner.
A2: Bitte gehen Sie an der nächsten Ecke links ab.
Please turn left at the next corner.
B1: Er hat das Buch in die Ecke geworfen.
He threw the book into the corner.
B1: Wir haben uns an der Ecke getroffen.
We met at the corner.
B2: Nachdem er den Ball geschossen hatte, rollte er in die Ecke des Tors.
After he shot the ball, it rolled into the corner of the goal.
C1: In der Ecke des Raumes befindet sich ein antiker Schrank.
In the corner of the room there is an antique cabinet.
C1: Die Diskussion endete in einer Sackgasse und wir standen vor einer moralischen Ecke.
The discussion ended in a dead end and we were faced with a moral dilemma.
C2: Der Künstler hat mit seinem neuesten Werk eine neue Ecke der Kunstwelt erkundet.
With his latest work, the artist has explored a new corner of the art world.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Ecke' translates to 'corner' in English. It refers to the point where two lines or surfaces meet, forming an angle.
In everyday usage, 'Ecke' can also refer to a specific location or place, such as a street corner or a corner of a room.
Furthermore, 'Ecke' is commonly used in idiomatic expressions and phrases in German, such as 'um die Ecke denken' (to think outside the box) or 'jemanden um die Ecke bringen' (to kill someone).