NOUN

Absatz/ˈapˌzat͡s/paragraph; heel (of a shoe); sales

Absatz is a German noun that means paragraph, heel (of a shoe), or sales. It is pronounced /ˈapˌzat͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Absätze".

Definitions

1.A paragraph in a written text(text)

a.a section of a text separated by spacing or indentation

Fügen Sie bitte nach jedem Absatz eine Leerzeile ein.Please insert a blank line after each paragraph.

2.The heel of a shoe(shoe)

a.the raised back part of a shoe or boot

Der Absatz an meinem Schuh ist abgebrochen.The heel on my shoe has broken off.

3.The act or amount of selling; sales(business/economy)

a.the selling or distribution of goods

Der Absatz dieses Produkts ist im letzten Jahr gestiegen.Sales of this product have increased in the last year.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Absatzdie Absätze
Genitivedes Absatzesder Absätze
Dativedem Absatzden Absätzen
Accusativeden Absatzdie Absätze

Frequently asked questions

What does "Absatz" mean in English?
"Absatz" means paragraph, heel (of a shoe), or sales. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Absatz"?
"Absatz" is pronounced /ˈapˌzat͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Absatz" der, die, or das?
"Absatz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Absatz"?
The plural of "Absatz" is "Absätze".
What part of speech is "Absatz"?
"Absatz" is a noun in German.

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