Noun
der Kanal
Pronunciation: /kaˈnaːl/
channel (networks through which pass information, influence, etc.)
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plural Kanäle
Meanings
Noun
- channel (networks through which pass information, influence, etc.)
- canal (man-made watercourse)
- something that resembles such a watercourse, e.g. a vessel in the body
- channel
Example sentence
Haben Sie etwas dagegen, wenn ich den Kanal wechsele?
Do you mind if I change the channel?
Word forms
singular
der Kanal
plural
die Kanäle
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Kanal
Accusativeden Kanal
Dativedem Kanal
Genitivedes Kanals
Plural
Nominativedie Kanäle
Accusativedie Kanäle
Dativeden Kanälen
Genitiveder Kanäle
Usage
- den Kanal wechseln — This means switch the broadcasting channel.
- Kanal → Kanäle — The plural adds -e and an umlaut.
Auf diesem Kanal läuft abends eine Sendung über Naturfotografie.
There is a programme about nature photography on this channel in the evenings.