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Kegeln

bowling (skittles)

noun KAY-geln Rare

Usage Note

Kegeln is the traditional German form of skittles or bowling played on a lane with nine pins (Kegel), distinct from ten-pin bowling (Bowling). Kegelabend is a popular social event in German clubs; alle neune! (all nine!) is the call for a perfect strike.

Examples

"Der Verein veranstaltet jeden Monat einen Kegelabend."

Natural Translation

The club organises a skittles evening every month.

Literal Translation

The club organises every month a skittles-evening.

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