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Winkel

angle

noun VING-kel Rare

Also means

corner, set square

Usage Note

Winkel is the geometric angle, measured in Grad. A rechter Winkel is a right angle. It also means a secluded corner or a carpenter's square. The plural is unchanged: die Winkel.

Examples

"Ein rechter Winkel misst neunzig Grad."

Natural Translation

A right angle measures ninety degrees.

Literal Translation

A right angle measures ninety degrees.

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