die Tafel
Translation
board, blackboard, bar (of chocolate), table (for dining)
Examples
Der Lehrer schreibt an die Tafel.
The teacher writes on the board.
Ich esse eine Tafel Schokolade.
I'm eating a bar of chocolate.
Die Tafeln in Deutschland helfen Bedürftigen.
The food banks in Germany help people in need.
Grammar Patterns
to write on the board to write on the board The student writes the word on the board.
a bar of chocolate a bar of chocolate She would like a bar of chocolate.
Similar Words
Brett (board), Platte (plate, panel)
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'tabula' (board, tablet). It shares a root with the English word 'table'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'table'. A 'Tafel' is a flat object, like a blackboard, a flat bar of chocolate, or a table set for a meal.