der Eckturm
Translation
corner tower, turret
Examples
Der alte Eckturm der Burg ist gut erhalten.
The old corner tower of the castle is well-preserved.
Vom Eckturm hat man eine gute Aussicht.
From the corner tower, you have a good view.
Grammar Patterns
((the corner tower)) ((of sth.)) the corner tower of sth. The corner tower of the fortress is very high.
((to climb)) ((the corner tower)) to climb the corner tower Visitors can climb the corner tower.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Turm, Bastion (in some contexts)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ecke' (corner) and 'Turm' (tower). It literally means 'corner tower'.
Memory Tips
Picture a tall 'tower' (Turm) standing at the 'corner' (Ecke) of a castle or a city wall.