die Kante
Translation
edge, corner, brink, ledge
Examples
Der Tisch hat eine scharfe Kante.
The table has a sharp edge.
Stell die Vase nicht so nah an die Kante.
Don't put the vase so close to the edge.
Grammar Patterns
an der Kante von et3 at the edge of sth. He sat on the edge of the bed.
über die Kante over the edge The water ran over the edge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rand (edge), Ecke (corner); Antonyms: Mitte (middle)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kanta', related to Latin 'canthus' (iron tire of a wheel).
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'can't'. You *can't* touch the sharp Kante (edge).