die Spieße
Translation
skewers, spits, pikes, lances
Examples
Wir grillen heute Fleischspieße.
We are grilling meat skewers today.
Die Soldaten kämpften mit Spießen.
The soldiers fought with pikes.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) on(to) skewers to put ((sth.)) on(to) skewers We put the vegetables onto the skewers.
Similar Words
Stange (pole), Lanze (lance)
Etymology
From Old High German 'spioz' (pointed stick). Related to the English word 'spit' (for roasting).
Memory Tips
Imagine putting 'spicy' food on a 'Spieß' (skewer) for a barbecue.