der Kanal
Translation
canal, channel, sewer, duct
Examples
Ein Schiff fährt durch den Kanal.
A ship is going through the canal.
Welchen Kanal schaust du im Fernsehen?
Which channel are you watching on TV?
Der Abwasserkanal ist verstopft.
The sewer pipe is clogged.
Grammar Patterns
(as a noun) canal, channel Ein Schiff fährt durch den Kanal.
Similar Words
Graben (ditch), Röhre (pipe), Sender (broadcaster)
Etymology
From Latin 'canalis' (pipe, channel). It's a cognate of the English words 'canal' and 'channel'.
Memory Tips
Remember that this single German word covers both the meaning of the English 'canal' (for water) and 'channel' (for TV).