Kiel
/kiːl/neuter
Kiel is the German name for a city in Holstein, Germany.
Meaning: city in Holstein, Germany (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kiːl/
Did you know?
- In German-speaking nautical contexts, the word Kiel refers to a 'keel', the structural beam running along the bottom of a ship's hull.
- The name originates from Old Norse words for a 'gulf' or 'bay', which describes the deep waters of the Kiel Fjord.
Examples in context
- Maria ist ein Nordlicht. Sie kommt aus der Nähe von Kiel.Mary is a northerner. She comes from the Kiel region.This sentence is useful for describing someone's origin from the area near Kiel.Tatoeba #6199820 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6200973 by sundown
- Kiel ist eine sehr schöne Stadt.Kiel is a very beautiful city.
- Wir fahren im Sommer nach Kiel.We are traveling to Kiel in the summer.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans for the summer.
- JuliaHast du schon Pläne für den Urlaub?Do you already have plans for the holiday?
- FelixJa, ich möchte nach Kiel reisen.Yes, I want to travel to Kiel.
- JuliaDas klingt toll, Felix!That sounds great, Felix!
- FelixIch freue mich schon sehr darauf.I am already really looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiel” translations and entries Kiel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kiel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
