No. 3,287 in German
gabel
Fork.
In a sentence
Ich esse Suppe mit einer Gabel.
I eat soup with a fork.
Here, 'Gabel' refers to a fork, a kitchen utensil used for eating.
Die Gabel des Baumes erstreckt sich über das Dach.
The fork of the tree extends over the roof.
In this context, 'Gabel' describes the branching structure or division within the tree.
Die Fahrradgabel ist stark genug, um die Belastung zu tragen.
The bike fork is strong enough to bear the load.
The word 'Gabel' here refers to the fork in a bicycle's frame that holds the wheel.
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