In German
Gabel
Meaning: fork
Example sentences
IchessediePastamiteinerGabel.
I eat the pasta with a fork.
DieGabelliegtnebendemTeller.
The fork is next to the plate.
Grammar note
“Die Gabel” is feminine. It's part of the everyday cutlery trio with “der Löffel” (spoon, masculine) and “das Messer” (knife, neuter) — a useful set to learn together since each takes a different gender.
Common mistake
Don't guess “der Gabel” by default — “Gabel” is feminine (“die Gabel”), unlike its cutlery neighbor “Löffel”, which is masculine.
Quick check
Which German word means “fork”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “Gabel” masculine, feminine or neuter?
Feminine: “die Gabel”.
What are “spoon” and “knife” in German?
“Der Löffel” (spoon, masculine) and “das Messer” (knife, neuter) — each with its own gender.