English–German

“triangle” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdʁaɪ̯ɛk/

Example

Ich zeichne ein Dreieck auf das Blatt.

I am drawing a triangle on the sheet of paper.

Illustration for Dreieck (triangle)

How to say “triangle” in German

“Triangle” in German is Dreieck.

Three straight sides join at three corners to enclose a flat space.

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

Example sentences with Dreieck

Beim Origami faltete sie aus dem Papier ein kleines Dreieck.

In origami, she folded a small triangle out of paper.

Tips for using Dreieck

  • Dreieck is neuter, so the basic form is das Dreieck; its plural is Dreiecke.

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