Kanal/kaˈnaːl/canal; channel; duct
Kanal is a German noun that means canal, channel, or duct. It is pronounced /kaˈnaːl/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kanäle".
Definitions
1.artificial waterway for transportation or irrigation(waterway)
a.man-made channel for ships or boats
Der Suezkanal verbindet das Mittelmeer mit dem Roten Meer.—The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean to the Red Sea.
2.channel for transmitting signals, information, or data(technology/communication)
a.means of radio, TV, or internet transmission
Ich habe einen neuen YouTube-Kanal abonniert.—I subscribed to a new YouTube channel.
3.tube or duct in the body or a machine(anatomy/engineering)
a.duct or tube in a biological or technical context
Der Hörkanal leitet den Schall zum Trommelfell.—The ear canal carries sound to the eardrum.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kanal | die Kanäle |
| Genitive | des Kanals | der Kanäle |
| Dative | dem Kanal | den Kanälen |
| Accusative | den Kanal | die Kanäle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kanal" mean in English?
- "Kanal" means canal, channel, or duct. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kanal"?
- "Kanal" is pronounced /kaˈnaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kanal" der, die, or das?
- "Kanal" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kanal"?
- The plural of "Kanal" is "Kanäle".
- What part of speech is "Kanal"?
- "Kanal" is a noun in German.
