die Fuge, -n
joint
The German word "Fuge" is a noun meaning "joint", "seam", or "gap"—a narrow space between two objects or parts. It is commonly used in construction (e.g., between tiles or bricks) or in music (referring to a fugue, a specific compositional technique).
Word components:
- "Fuge" is a standalone noun and not a compound, so no smaller words are embedded aside from its root.
Similar words:
- Kittfuge (caulking joint)
- Naht (seam)
- Spalt (gap, crack)
Differences:
- Fuge typically refers to precisely intentional and narrow joints, often in construction or musical context.
- Naht can be broader and more general, often used for stitched seams.
- Spalt usually refers to a natural or irregular crack or split, less intentional than a "Fuge".
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Examples
Er füllt die Fuge zwischen den Fliesen.noun
He fills the joint between the tiles.
Wasser läuft manchmal durch eine Fuge im Bad.noun
Water sometimes runs through a joint in the bathroom.
Eine Fuge bleibt nach dem Verlegen der Kacheln sichtbar.noun
A joint remains visible after laying the tiles.
Zwischen den Fliesen entsteht eine kleine Fuge.noun
A small joint forms between the tiles.
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