noun
fork
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Gabel means 'fork' (eating utensil). It is a feminine noun (die Gabel), plural Gabeln. Plural forms are regular (-n) and it declines normally (die Gabel, der Gabel in dative singular; die Gabeln in plural). No irregularities, no special prepositions or auxiliaries.
Examples
Kannst du mir die Gabel reichen?
Can you pass me the fork?
Ich brauche eine Gabel zum Essen.
I need a fork to eat.
Der Kellner legte die Gabel neben den Teller, nachdem das Gericht serviert wurde.
The waiter placed the fork next to the plate after the dish was served.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a fork (Gabel) with four prongs
Like English 'gobble' but with a 'gah' — think of eating with a fork
die (feminine) — imagine a female chef saying 'die Gabel' when handing you the fork
Notes
Common table utensil. Plural: Gabeln.