der Kegel
Translation
cone, bowling pin, skittle
Examples
Ein Kegel ist eine geometrische Form.
A cone is a geometric shape.
Beim Kegeln muss man neun Kegel umwerfen.
In nine-pin bowling, you have to knock over nine pins.
Grammar Patterns
to knock over ((sth.)) to knock over a pin The goal is to knock over all the pins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Konus (cone); Antonyms: Kugel (sphere)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'kegil,' meaning 'stake' or 'peg,' due to its shape.
Memory Tips
Think of a traffic cone or a bowling pin. The German word for that shape is 'Kegel'.