die Ketten
Translation
chains, necklaces, series, ranges
Examples
Die Ketten am Fahrrad sind rostig.
The chains on the bicycle are rusty.
Sie verkauft goldene und silberne Ketten.
She sells gold and silver necklaces.
Wir müssen die Lieferketten verbessern.
We need to improve the supply chains.
Grammar Patterns
to wear/have ((sth.)) She sells golden Ketten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fesseln (shackles); Antonyms: Freiheit (freedom)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ketina', derived from Latin 'catena' (chain).
Memory Tips
Connects to the English word 'catenary' (a curve formed by a hanging chain). Imagine a cat ('Katze') tangled in a chain ('Kette').