angelen
Translation
to hinge, to furnish with hinges
Examples
Der Schreiner muss die Tür noch angelen.
The carpenter still has to hinge the door.
Die schwere Eichentür war gut geangelt.
The heavy oak door was well-hinged.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to hinge sth. The carpenter must hinge the door.
Similar Words
befestigen (to fasten), montieren (to mount)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'die Angel', which means 'hinge' (or 'fishing rod').
Memory Tips
Don't confuse it with 'angeln' (to fish). Remember that a door 'Angel' (hinge) can look a bit like a fishing hook.