der Bogen
Translation
bow, arc, arch, sheet of paper
Examples
Er schießt mit Pfeil und Bogen.
He shoots with a bow and arrow.
Bitte gib mir einen Bogen Papier.
Please give me a sheet of paper.
Der Regenbogen bildet einen schönen Bogen.
The rainbow forms a beautiful arc.
Grammar Patterns
to make a detour around ((sb./sth.)) / to avoid ((sb./sth.)) He gives his boss a wide berth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kurve (curve), Krümmung (curvature)
Etymology
From Old High German 'bogo', related to 'biegen' (to bend).
Memory Tips
Imagine bending (biegen) a sheet of paper (Bogen) into an arc (Bogen) to make a bow (Bogen).