Kuhle

See also: kühle and Kühle

German

Alternative forms

• Kaule (dated)

Etymology

A Central and Low German word from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle Low German and northern Middle High German kūle. The regular High German development is seen in older Kaule, the modern form was introduced via (deprecated template usage) [etyl] German Low German. Cognate to Dutch kuil, Luxembourgish Kaul.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkuːlə/
• Homophone: coole

Noun

Kuhle f (genitive Kuhle, plural Kuhlen)

1. hollow (lowered area on a surface)
2. (geography) hollow, depression

Usage notes

• The word is standard vocabulary in northern and central Germany. It is also used and understood, although less widely, in the southern half of the language area.

Synonyms

• Mulde

Derived terms

• Sitzkuhle