English–German

“tunnel” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʊnəl/

Example

Wir gehen durch den Tunnel.

We are going through the tunnel.

Illustration for Tunnel (tunnel)

How to say “tunnel” in German

“Tunnel” in German is Tunnel.

A long, enclosed tube cutting through rock, soil, or another barrier.

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

Example sentences with Tunnel

Nach einem Unfall blieb der Verkehr im Tunnel stundenlang stehen.

After an accident, traffic in the tunnel came to a standstill for hours.

Tips for using Tunnel

  • Tunnel is masculine, and after durch it takes the accusative: durch den Tunnel.

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