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
Ecke
The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
Winkel
The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
in die Enge treiben
(transitive) To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
What does "corner" mean?
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noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
"She hit her hip on the corner of the table."
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noun The place where two streets meet.
"Meet me on the corner of Fifth and Main."
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noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
"His own lies had backed him into a corner."
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verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
"The cat cornered the mouse behind the fridge."
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corner in a sentence
- She hit her hip on the corner of the table.
- We put the tall lamp in the corner of the room.
- Meet me on the corner of Fifth and Main.
- There is a small bakery on the corner near my house.
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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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