die Ecke
Translation
corner, angle, edge
Examples
Die Post ist gleich um die Ecke.
The post office is just around the corner.
Stell den Stuhl bitte in die Ecke.
Please put the chair in the corner.
Grammar Patterns
um die Ecke around the corner The bakery is just around the corner.
in die Ecke into the corner (accusative) He puts the table into the corner.
in der Ecke in the corner (dative) The chair is in the corner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Winkel (angle), die Kante (edge); Antonyms: die Mitte (middle), das Zentrum (center)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ecka' (edge, point, corner). Related to the English word 'edge'.
Memory Tips
The sound 'Ecke' can sound a bit like 'egg'. Imagine an egg rolling into a corner where it's safe.