German Conversation · Level 42
75 words
German word
Tafel
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtaːfəl/
Meaning
- feminine nounblackboard
Example
Der Lehrer schreibt an der Tafel.
The teacher is writing on the blackboard.
More examples
Er trat vor die Tafel und erklärte die Lösung.
He stepped up to the blackboard and explained the solution.
Core concept
A large visible board or arranged surface that presents information, food, or goods for people to see or use.
Common phrases
vor der Tafel stehen
stand in front of the blackboard
an der Tafel diskutieren
discuss at the blackboard
an die Tafel treten
step up to the blackboard
Similar words
Kreidetafel: A black or green board for displaying writing and drawings made with chalk.
Schultafel: A large teaching board used mainly in school classrooms.
Whiteboard: A smooth white board designed for repeated writing and erasing with markers.
Definition in German
Große, meist dunkle Platte in Klassenräumen, auf die mit Kreide geschrieben wird, um Unterrichtsinhalte zu zeigen.
Word origin
The German noun Tafel developed from Latin tabula through the older German forms tafal and tafel for a flat board or panel.
Usage tips
- In the fixed phrases an der Tafel and an die Tafel, the dative marks a location while the accusative marks movement toward the board.
Other meanings
- chocolate barnoun
- food banknoun
- tablenoun
- panelnoun
Related words
- Tafelrunderound-table discussionnoun
- Tafelanschriebblackboard writingnoun