Noun
die Angel
Pronunciation: /ˈaŋəl/
tackle, fishing rod (angler's tool consisting of hook (Haken), line (Schnur), and rod (Rute))
B2
rank #4,659
plural Angeln
Meanings
Noun
- tackle, fishing rod (angler's tool consisting of hook (Haken), line (Schnur), and rod (Rute))
- hinge (a jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door, window, etc.)
- tang (of a sword or knife)
Example sentence
Er warf die Angel weit in den See.
He cast the fishing rod far out into the lake.
Word forms
singular
die Angel
plural
die Angeln
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Angel
Accusativedie Angel
Dativeder Angel
Genitiveder Angel
Plural
Nominativedie Angeln
Accusativedie Angeln
Dativeden Angeln
Genitiveder Angeln
Usage
- eine Angel auswerfen — This means cast the fishing tackle or line.
- Angel / angeln — The noun names the equipment; the verb means fish with a rod.
Die Angel liegt neben dem leeren Eimer im Boot.
The fishing rod is beside the empty bucket in the boat.