German · Travel & Getting Around
"Corner" in German: Ecke
die Ecke
Corner in German is die Ecke. For location say an der Ecke. Um die Ecke means around the corner, often for somewhere nearby.
Giving directions
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How to pronounce Ecke
Say it
ECK-uh
/ˈɛkə/
ECK-uh. Short e. Soft final e as uh.
"Corner" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Ecke | the corner Street or room corner. | Street or room corner. |
| an der Ecke | on/at the corner Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
| um die Ecke | around the corner Nearby or just out of sight. | Nearby or just out of sight. |
| die Straßenecke | street corner Outdoor corner. | Outdoor corner. |
How to use Ecke in real life
- 1Giving directions
Die Bäckerei steht an der Ecke.
The bakery is on the corner.
An der Ecke.
- 2Meeting spot
Warte an der Ecke bei der Ampel.
Wait on the corner by the traffic light.
Clear meetup landmark.
- 3Apartment
Der Schreibtisch steht in der Ecke.
The desk is in the corner.
In der Ecke indoors.
Mistakes English speakers make with Ecke
Incorrect: am Corner
Correct: an der Ecke
Use Ecke, not Corner.
Incorrect: das Ecke
Correct: die Ecke
Ecke is feminine: die.
Good to know
Um die Ecke is a favorite for nearby places: Das Café ist gleich um die Ecke. On maps, Ecke also labels street corners in addresses.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a café
ChatPal
Ist das Café an der Ecke noch offen?
Is the café on the corner still open?
You
Ja. Es liegt gleich um die Ecke.
Yes. It's right around the corner.
ChatPal
Treffen wir uns an der Ecke?
Shall we meet on the corner?
You
Klar. Ich stehe schon an der Ecke.
Sure. I'm already standing on the corner.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Corner" in German
How do you say corner?
Die Ecke.
On the corner?
An der Ecke.
Around the corner?
Um die Ecke.
Gender?
Feminine: die Ecke.
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