German word

Kugel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkuːgl̩/

Meaning

  • feminine nounball

Example

Die Kugel rollt den Hügel hinunter.

The ball rolls down the hill.

Illustration for Kugel (ball)

More examples

Zum Nachtisch nahm er eine Kugel Eis.

For dessert, he took a scoop of ice cream.

Core concept

A single rounded object or portion, from a perfect mathematical sphere to a bullet or one scoop of ice cream.

Common phrases

  • eine Kugel Eis

    a scoop of ice cream

  • zwei Kugeln Eis

    two scoops of ice cream

Similar words

Ball: A round object used for throwing, kicking, or playing sports.
Christbaumkugel: A small round ornament hung on a Christmas tree.
Eiskugel: A single round scoop of ice cream.

Definition in German

ein geometrischer Körper, dessen Punkte vom Mittelpunkt aus den gleichen Abstand haben; im Alltag oft ein einzelnes kugelförmiges Objekt, etwa Munition oder eine Portion Speiseeis.

Word origin

Kugel developed through Middle High German kugel from Old High German kugula, while its deeper origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Kugel is feminine, so the forms are die Kugel, eine Kugel, and mehrere Kugeln.

Other meanings

  • bulletnoun
  • scoopnoun

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