der Schlegel
Translation
mallet, drumstick, leg of meat, haunch
Examples
Der Zimmermann benutzt einen großen Schlegel.
The carpenter uses a large mallet.
Der Schlagzeuger schlug den Schlegel auf die Trommel.
The drummer hit the drum with the drumstick.
Zu Weihnachten gibt es einen Gänse-Schlegel.
For Christmas, there will be a leg of goose.
Grammar Patterns
((der Schlegel)) ((as subject/object)) mallet as subject/object The mallet is on the workbench.
Similar Words
der Hammer (hammer), die Keule (club, leg of meat)
Etymology
From the verb 'schlagen' (to hit, to strike). It refers to a tool for hitting or a part that is hit.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'schlagen' (to hit). A 'Schlegel' is something you use to hit (mallet, drumstick) or a part of an animal (leg).