der Kamin
Translation
fireplace, chimney, mantelpiece
Examples
Im Winter sitzen wir oft vor dem Kamin.
In winter, we often sit in front of the fireplace.
Der Rauch steigt aus dem Kamin.
The smoke is rising from the chimney.
Grammar Patterns
((the fireplace/chimney)) the fireplace, the chimney Der Rauch steigt aus dem Kamin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schornstein (chimney), Ofen (oven, stove)
Etymology
From Latin 'caminus' (furnace, hearth), related to Italian 'camino' and French 'cheminée'.
Memory Tips
Imagine people 'coming in' from the cold to sit by the 'Kamin' (fireplace).