NOUN
Winkel/ˈvɪŋkl̩/angle; corner (of a room); nook
Winkel is a German noun that means angle, corner (of a room), or nook. It is pronounced /ˈvɪŋkl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Winkel".
Definitions
1.angle formed by two lines or surfaces(geometry)
a.geometric angle
Ein rechter Winkel misst 90 Grad.—A right angle measures 90 degrees.
2.corner or recess, especially in a room or building(location/building)
a.corner or hidden spot in a room or space
Er sitzt in einem gemütlichen Winkel des Cafés.—He sits in a cozy corner of the café.
3.secluded place, nook(figurative/literary)
a.any small, hidden, or private area
Sie suchte einen stillen Winkel im Park zum Lesen.—She looked for a quiet nook in the park to read.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Winkel | die Winkel |
| Genitive | des Winkels | der Winkel |
| Dative | dem Winkel | den Winkeln |
| Accusative | den Winkel | die Winkel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Winkel" mean in English?
- "Winkel" means angle, corner (of a room), or nook. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Winkel"?
- "Winkel" is pronounced /ˈvɪŋkl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Winkel" der, die, or das?
- "Winkel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Winkel"?
- The plural of "Winkel" is "Winkel".
- What part of speech is "Winkel"?
- "Winkel" is a noun in German.
