die Kelle
Translation
ladle, trowel, scoop
Examples
Der Koch benutzt eine Kelle für die Suppe.
The cook uses a ladle for the soup.
Der Maurer braucht eine Kelle für den Mörtel.
The bricklayer needs a trowel for the mortar.
Grammar Patterns
to scoop ((sth.)) with a Kelle (ladle/trowel) The cook scoops the soup with a ladle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schöpflöffel (ladle), Maurerkelle (trowel); Antonyms: Gabel (fork)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'kelle', from Old High German 'kella', ultimately from Latin 'catillus' (small bowl).
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'Kelly'. Imagine someone named Kelly using a trowel in the garden.