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Winkel
angle
The German word 'Winkel' is used to describe an angle in mathematics or geometry. It can also be used in everyday language to refer to a corner or a bend. In mathematical contexts, it is used in the same way as the English word 'angle'.
Example sentences using: Winkel
Wir gingen in den Winkel, um nach neuen Büchern zu suchen.
We went into the corner to look for new books.
In this sentence, 'Winkel' is used to describe a corner of a room or space where the speaker is going to look for new books.
Der Winkel zwischen diesen beiden Linien ist 90 Grad.
The angle between these two lines is 90 degrees.
Here, 'Winkel' is used in a mathematical context to denote the angle between two lines which is 90 degrees in this case.
Könntest du im Winkel diesen Besen aufstellen?
Could you place this broom in the corner?
In this example, 'Winkel' is used to indicate a physical area or corner where the speaker is asking someone to place a broom.