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Kugel

/ˈkuːɡl̩/
noun★Beginner— ball
general

A spherical object, often used in games or as a decorative item.

Er warf die Kugel in den Korb.

He threw the ball into the basket.

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Commonly used for balls in games like bowling or billiards.

culinary

A type of dessert, typically made of ice cream or cream covered in chocolate.

Sie bestellte eine Schokoladenkugel zum Nachtisch.

She ordered a chocolate ball for dessert.

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Popular in German-speaking countries as a sweet treat.

sports/historical

A spherical projectile used in certain sports or historical weapons.

Die Kugel traf das Ziel genau.

The ball hit the target precisely.

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Used in contexts like bowling or historical cannonballs.

Collocations

Bowlingkugelbowling ballEiskugelice cream ballKugelstoßenshot put

Synonyms

BallGlaskugelKugelobjekt

Antonyms

WürfelQuadratKegel

Related Phrases

Kugel schießenphrase
to shoot a ball
Kugel rollenphrase
to roll a ball

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'Kugel' can vary greatly depending on the context. Pay attention to whether it's being used in a sports, culinary, or general sense.

⚡Gold Rule

Noun Capitalization

Remember that 'Kugel' is a noun and should always be capitalized in German.

📖Word Origin

From Middle High German 'kugel', from Old High German 'kugila', meaning 'ball' or 'sphere'.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'Kugel' is commonly used for spherical objects in various contexts, from sports to desserts. In some regions, it may also refer to a traditional Jewish dish during Hanukkah.

Word Breakdown

Kugel
ball or sphere
root
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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