die Latte
Translation
slat, lath, crossbar, latte
Examples
Die Latten am Zaun sind morsch.
The slats on the fence are rotten.
Der Ball traf nur die Latte.
The ball only hit the crossbar.
Ich trinke morgens gerne eine Latte.
I like to drink a latte in the morning.
Grammar Patterns
to hit ((sth.)) to hit the crossbar The ball hit the crossbar.
Similar Words
das Brett (board), die Stange (bar, rod)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'latte', related to English 'lath'. The coffee meaning is a loanword from Italian 'caffè latte'.
Memory Tips
Picture a long, flat piece of wood (a 'Latte') and a tall glass of 'Latte' macchiato. The shapes are vaguely similar.