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corner in German

corner in German is Ecke, Winkel, in die Enge treiben — corner means the point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.

corner in German

Ecke
noun
Ecke
noun
The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
Winkel
noun
The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
in die Enge treiben
verb
(transitive) To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.

What does "corner" mean?

  1. noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
    "She hit her hip on the corner of the table."
  2. noun The place where two streets meet.
    "Meet me on the corner of Fifth and Main."
  3. noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
    "His own lies had backed him into a corner."
  4. verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
    "The cat cornered the mouse behind the fridge."

corner in a sentence

  • She hit her hip on the corner of the table.
  • Meet me on the corner of Fifth and Main.
  • His own lies had backed him into a corner.
  • The cat cornered the mouse behind the fridge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "corner" in German?

"corner" in German is Ecke, Winkel, in die Enge treiben. corner means: The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.

How do you use "corner" in a sentence?

Example: "She hit her hip on the corner of the table." In German, "corner" is Ecke, Winkel, in die Enge treiben.

Are there other ways to say "corner" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "corner": Ecke, Winkel, in die Enge treiben.

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