der Kanal
Translation
canal, channel, sewer, duct
Examples
Das Schiff fährt durch den Kanal.
The ship is travelling through the canal.
Welchen Kanal schaust du im Fernsehen?
Which channel are you watching on TV?
Der Abwasserkanal ist verstopft.
The sewer pipe is blocked.
Grammar Patterns
to watch a channel on TV ((et4)) im Fernsehen schauen Welchen Kanal schaust du im Fernsehen?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wasserstraße (waterway), Röhre (pipe), Sender (channel/broadcaster)
Etymology
From Latin 'canalis' (pipe, channel). It's a cognate of the English words 'canal' and 'channel'.
Memory Tips
Think of a TV 'channel' and a water 'canal'. Both are pathways for something to flow through. The German word covers both meanings.