die Kugel
Translation
ball, sphere, bullet, scoop
Examples
Die Kinder spielen mit einer Kugel.
The children are playing with a ball.
Die Erde ist eine große Kugel.
The Earth is a large sphere.
Ich möchte eine Kugel Eis, bitte.
I would like one scoop of ice cream, please.
Die Kugel traf das Ziel nicht.
The bullet did not hit the target.
Grammar Patterns
a scoop/ball ((of sth.)) I'd like a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ball (ball), Sphäre (sphere)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'kugel', meaning 'round mass'. Related to the English word 'cudgel'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'cool gel' ball to remember 'Kugel'. It can be a ball, a scoop of ice cream, or even a bullet.