das Doppel
Translation
doubles, double, duplicate, copy
Examples
Im Tennis spielen wir oft Doppel.
In tennis, we often play doubles.
Ich hätte gern ein Doppel, bitte.
I'd like a double, please.
Das ist ein Doppel meines Schlüssels.
This is a duplicate of my key.
Grammar Patterns
a double/duplicate of ((sth.gen)) a duplicate of sth. This is a duplicate of my key.
to play doubles ((im Doppel)) spielen to play doubles We often play doubles in tennis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Duplikat, Kopie; Antonyms: Einzel, Original
Etymology
From Middle High German 'doppel', meaning 'twofold'. It shares the same root as the English word 'double'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'doubles' in tennis or a 'double' shot of espresso. The word looks and sounds very similar to its English equivalent 'double'.