die Gabel
Translation
fork
Examples
Ich esse mit Messer und Gabel.
I eat with a knife and fork.
Die Gabel liegt neben dem Teller.
The fork is next to the plate.
Kann ich bitte eine Gabel haben?
Can I have a fork, please?
Grammar Patterns
((mit+3)) essen to eat with sth. One eats salad with a fork.
Similar Words
der Löffel (spoon), das Messer (knife)
Etymology
From Old High German 'gabala', meaning a pitchfork or forked stick, referring to its shape.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'gobble', which you do with a fork. Remember it's 'die Gabel' because it's part of the feminine world of the kitchen.