German word

Latte

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlatə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounslat

Example

Die Latten am Zaun sind alt.

The slats on the fence are old.

Illustration for Latte (slat)

More examples

Der Ball traf die Latte.

The ball hit the crossbar.

Core concept

A narrow wooden strip repeated at intervals, forming a light framework rather than a solid board.

Common phrases

  • an die Latte schießen

    shoot at the crossbar

  • eine Latte entfernen

    remove a slat

Similar words

Brett: A broad, thick piece of wood used to make shelves, tables, and large surfaces.
Diele: A broad plank used to construct a wooden floor.
Leiste: A slim strip used to cover gaps or finish the edges of a surface.
Planke: A heavy, elongated board used where walls or ship hulls need strength.

Definition in German

Ein schmales Holzbrett, das zur Stabilisierung oder Belüftung in Konstruktionen wie Lattenrosten, Zäunen oder Verkleidungen dient.

Word origin

Latte comes from Middle High German latte and is related to English lath, with both words referring to a narrow wooden strip.

Usage tips

  • The noun is feminine: 'die Latte' is singular and 'die Latten' is plural.

Other meanings

  • barnoun
  • lattenoun

Related words

  • Lattenrostslatted bed basenoun
  • Lattenzaunslat fencenoun

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