Kachel [German]

Definitions

1. Kachel means “tile” in English.

2. In German, Kachel also refers to a “pane” or “panel,” usually made of ceramic or another material, used to cover walls, floors, or roofs.

3. In the context of computing, Kachel can denote a “tile” in the graphical user interface of an operating system or application, where different tiles represent various functions or options.

Opposites

The opposite of Kachel in terms of tiles or panels can be “Fugen” (grout), which refers to the material used to fill in the gaps between tiles.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for Kachel are:

• Fliese
• Platte
• Ziegel
• Schindel

Examples

1. Die Kacheln im Badezimmer sind blau und weiß. (The tiles in the bathroom are blue and white.)
2. Wir haben neue Kacheln auf den Boden gelegt. (We have put new tiles on the floor.)
3. Die Windows 10-Startseite besteht aus vielen kleinen Kacheln mit verschiedenen Apps. (The Windows 10 Start screen is composed of many small tiles with different apps.)

Please note that the translations given above are not exhaustive and may vary depending on the context in which the word is used.\ Visit YouGlish.com