German word

Kegel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkeːgl̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbowling pin

Example

Der letzte Kegel fiel, und alle klatschten.

The last bowling pin fell, and everyone applauded.

Illustration for Kegel (bowling pin)

More examples

Im Vereinswettkampf räumte er alle Kegel.

In the club match, he cleared all the pins.

Core concept

A narrow-based, wide-shouldered object forms a clear cone-like silhouette, whether it is used in a game or described by geometry.

Common phrases

  • einen Kegel umstoßen

    knock over a pin

  • alle Kegel räumen

    clear all the pins

Similar words

Kegeln: A nine-pin bowling sport played by throwing balls at wooden or plastic pins.
Kugel: A heavy, round ball thrown to knock down the pins.
Kegler: A competitor who throws balls at the pins.
Kegelbahn: A dedicated lane where pins are arranged and balls are thrown.

Definition in German

Kegel nennt man das kegelförmige Spielgerät beim Kegeln oder Bowling, das aufgestellt und von der Kugel umgestoßen wird.

Word origin

Middle High German kegel and Old High German kegil are earlier forms of the modern noun, whose deeper etymology is not certain.

Usage tips

  • Kegeln usually means nine-pin bowling, whereas Bowling usually refers to ten-pin bowling in German usage.

Other meanings

  • conenoun

Related words

  • Kegelsportnine-pin bowlingnoun
  • Kegelclubbowling clubnoun
  • Keglerbowlernoun

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