English–German

“corner” in German

German

AlsoWinkel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛkə/

Example

Das Café ist an der Ecke.

The café is on the corner.

Illustration for Ecke (corner)

How to say “corner” in German

“Corner” in German is Ecke.

A meeting point where lines, surfaces, or streets turn and create a distinct place.

Full entry for Ecke: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ecke

Bieg um die Ecke, dann siehst du das Geschäft.

Turn the corner, then you'll see the shop.

Tips for using Ecke

  • Ecke is feminine, so the standard forms are die Ecke and die Ecken; location is expressed with an der Ecke, while movement uses an die Ecke.

Other German words for “corner”

Sie versteckte das Geschenk im Winkel des Regals.

She hid the gift in the corner of the shelf.

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