NOUN

Eck/ɛk/corner; angle

Eck is a German noun that means corner or angle. It is pronounced /ɛk/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.a place where two lines, edges, or streets meet; corner(location/geometric)

a.a point where surfaces, walls, or edges meet

Das Buch liegt im Eck des Zimmers.The book is in the corner of the room.

2.street corner; point where two streets meet(street/urban)

a.crowded or notable spot at the crossing of two streets

An der nächsten Eck ist ein Bäcker.There is a bakery at the next corner.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Eck
Genitivedes Ecks
Dativedem Eck
Accusativedas Eck

Frequently asked questions

What does "Eck" mean in English?
"Eck" means corner or angle. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Eck"?
"Eck" is pronounced /ɛk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Eck" der, die, or das?
"Eck" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Eck"?
"Eck" is a noun in German.

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