der Engel
Translation
angel
Examples
Ein Engel erschien am Himmel.
An angel appeared in the sky.
Du bist ein Engel, danke für deine Hilfe.
You're an angel, thank you for your help.
Grammar Patterns
to be an angel You are an angel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schutzengel (guardian angel), Erzengel (archangel)
Etymology
From Old High German 'engil', from Latin 'angelus', from Greek 'ángelos' meaning 'messenger'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'angel', making it easy to remember.