der Winkel
Translation
angle, corner, nook
Examples
Ein rechter Winkel hat 90 Grad.
A right angle has 90 degrees.
Die Vase steht im Winkel des Zimmers.
The vase is in the corner of the room.
Grammar Patterns
in the corner ((of sth.)) in the corner of something The lamp is in the corner of the room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ecke (corner); Antonyms: Gerade (straight line)
Etymology
From Old High German 'winkil' (something bent), related to 'winken' (to wave/beckon).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'wrinkle', which is a type of angle or fold. Or 'winkle' something out of a corner.