das Viereck
Translation
quadrilateral, quadrangle, rectangle
Examples
Das Muster besteht aus vielen kleinen Vierecken.
The pattern consists of many small quadrilaterals.
Ein Quadrat ist ein spezielles Viereck.
A square is a special type of quadrilateral.
Grammar Patterns
((aus+3)) to consist of... The pattern consists of quadrilaterals.
Similar Words
Rechteck (rectangle), Quadrat (square), Raute (rhombus)
Etymology
A compound of 'vier' (four) and 'Ecken' (corners). It literally translates to 'four-corner'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'vier' (four) and 'Eck' (corner). This makes it easy to remember it's a four-cornered shape.