English–German

“fork” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgaːbəl/

Example

Sie nimmt den Salat mit der Gabel.

She picks up the salad with a fork.

Illustration for Gabel (fork)

How to say “fork” in German

“Fork” in German is Gabel.

One stem dividing into several sharp ends, like a table utensil or a branching road.

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

Example sentences with Gabel

Die kleine Gabel liegt links vom Teller.

The little fork is lying to the left of the plate.

Tips for using Gabel

  • For a fork in a road, German often uses Weggabelung or Straßengabelung rather than Gabel alone.

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