der Docht
Translation
wick
Examples
Der Docht der Kerze ist kurz.
The candle's wick is short.
Man muss den Docht anzünden.
You have to light the wick.
Grammar Patterns
((der Docht)) ((as subject)) 'the wick' as a subject The wick is burning brightly.
((den Docht)) ((as accusative object)) 'the wick' as an accusative object I am trimming the wick.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none common; Antonyms: not applicable.
Etymology
From Middle High German 'tāht', meaning 'woven thing'. A wick is essentially a woven thread.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'docked'. Imagine a tiny boat 'docked' at the top of a candle, with its rope as the wick.