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.an artificial watercourse for transportation or irrigation(waterway)
a.navigable water channel for boats or ships
Der Suezkanal ist für den internationalen Handel sehr wichtig.—The Suez Canal is very important for international trade.
2.system or medium for transmitting information (e.g., TV channel, communication channel)(communications/technology)
a.radio or television frequency band
Wir haben auf Kanal 7 Nachrichten gesehen.—We watched the news on channel 7.
3.narrow passage or duct (in body or technical equipment)(anatomy/technology)
a.tubular passage in an organism or device
Der Hörkanal leitet den Schall ins Ohr.—The auditory canal conducts sound into the ear.
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.
