Eckige

Eckige is the inflected form of the German adjective eckig, used to describe objects with corners or sharp edges. In German grammar, eckige can function as a descriptive modifier before feminine singular nouns (die eckige Form), as a strong inflection before plural nouns without a determiner (eckige Formen), and as the form after a definite article before plural nouns (die eckigen Formen). In English, it translates as “angular” or “sharp-edged.”

Etymology and morphology: The adjective eckig derives from Ecke, meaning “corner,” with the suffix -ig forming an adjective meaning “having corners.” Eckige is one of several inflected forms used in German adjectives, reflecting gender, number, and case.

Usage: The term appears frequently in design, architecture, and product descriptions to contrast angular versus rounded shapes. Examples include die eckige Form des Objekts (the angular form of the object) and eckige Kanten (sharp-edged corners). In everyday language, speakers might compare eckige and runde to describe style choices or features such as screens, furniture, or logos.

See also: Eck, Ecke, eckig, rund.