der Winkel, –
angle
Der Raum zwischen zwei Linien oder Kanten, die sich in einem Punkt treffen. Er wird oft in Grad gemessen.
The German word "Winkel" is a noun that translates to "angle" in English. It can also mean "corner" or "nook" in specific contexts, such as architectural or geographical references. The word "Winkel" is commonly used in mathematics and geometric contexts.
Similar words in German that relate to "Winkel" include "Ecke" (corner) and "Neigung" (inclination).
The key difference is that while "Winkel" specifically refers to the geometric concept of an angle or corner, "Ecke" is more about a specific point or edge in space, and "Neigung" refers more to the slope or tilt of an object.
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Examples
Der Winkel des Dreiecks beträgt 90 Grad.noun
The angle of the triangle is 90 degrees.
Ein Winkel von 90 Grad ist ein rechter Winkel.noun
An angle of 90 degrees is a right angle.
Dieser Winkel ist spitz.noun
This angle is acute.
Der Winkel im Raum sieht seltsam aus.noun
The angle in the room looks strange.
Die Schüler zeichnen verschiedene Winkel an die Tafel.noun
The students draw various angles on the board.
Die Kinder lernten, verschiedene Winkel zu vergleichen.noun
The children learned to compare different angles.
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