die Gabel
Translation
fork
Examples
Ich esse mit Messer und Gabel.
I eat with a knife and fork.
Die Gabel liegt neben dem Teller.
The fork is next to the plate.
Kann ich bitte eine Gabel haben?
Can I have a fork, please?
Grammar Patterns
((mit+3)) essen to eat with sth. One eats salad with a fork.
Similar Words
der Löffel (spoon), das Messer (knife)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'gabala', a pitchfork or forked instrument, named for its shape.
Memory Tips
Think of 'gabbling' up your food with a 'Gabel'. It's a feminine noun ('die'), like many kitchen utensils.