die Eck
Translation
corner, angle, nook
Examples
Wir treffen uns am Eck.
We'll meet at the corner.
Stell den Stuhl ins Eck.
Put the chair in the corner.
Grammar Patterns
an dem Eck (am Eck) to be at the corner The bakery is just around the corner.
in das Eck (ins Eck) to put into the corner He put the lamp in the corner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ecke, Winkel; Antonyms: Mitte, Zentrum.
Etymology
A short or colloquial version of 'die Ecke' (the corner), derived from Old High German 'ecka' (edge, point).
Memory Tips
Picture the 'edge' of a desk. It's frequently used in expressions such as 'ums Eck' (around the corner).