Kugel
/ˈkuːɡəl/
The English word 'bullet' translates to German as Kugel.
Kugel is a polysemous word that can mean a bullet, a sphere, a ball or even a scoop of ice cream. In typography, it refers to a printed symbol in the form of a solid circle.
Meaning: typography: printed symbol in the form of a solid circle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Kugel is a feminine noun that uses the definite article die. The plural form of Kugel is Kugeln.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkuːɡəl/
Did you know?
- The word Kugel is related to Kuhle, meaning 'hollow', as both derive from the same ancient root describing curved shapes.
Examples in context
- Die Kugel verfehlte Tom.The bullet missed Tom.This sentence is useful for seeing how to say the bullet missed someone.Tatoeba #7441717 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6660752 by CK
- Ärzte entfernten die Kugel.Doctors removed the bullet.This sentence is useful for describing doctors removing the bullet.Tatoeba #981898 by al_ex_an_der, translation #805323 by Source_VOA
- Eine Kugel durchschlug den Helm.A bullet pierced the helmet.This sentence is useful for describing how a bullet pierced a helmet.Tatoeba #947246 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #276757 by CM
- Der Jäger feuerte das Geschoss ab.The hunter fired the bullet.
- Der Polizist untersucht die Patrone als Beweismittel.The police officer examines the bullet as evidence.
- Der Jäger hat mit einer Kugel das Wild getroffen.The hunter hit the game with a bullet.
- Ich brauche neue Munition, meine Kugeln gehen zur Neige.I need new bullets, I'm running out of ammunition.
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sarah and Lukas are discussing the layout of a presentation.
- SarahSoll ich hier eine Kugel als Aufzählungspunkt nutzen?Should I use a bullet here as a bullet point?
- LukasJa, eine kleine Kugel sieht dort professioneller aus.Yes, a small bullet looks more professional there.
- SarahWelche Farbe soll die Kugel haben?What color should the bullet be?
- LukasNimm einfach eine schwarze Kugel, Sarah.Just use a black bullet, Sarah.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Kugel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kugel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
