English–German
“blackboard” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtaːfəl/
Example
Der Lehrer schreibt an der Tafel.
The teacher is writing on the blackboard.
How to say “blackboard” in German
“Blackboard” in German is Tafel.
A large visible board or arranged surface that presents information, food, or goods for people to see or use.
Example sentences with Tafel
Er trat vor die Tafel und erklärte die Lösung.
He stepped up to the blackboard and explained the solution.
Tips for using Tafel
- In the fixed phrases an der Tafel and an die Tafel, the dative marks a location while the accusative marks movement toward the board.