NOUN
Affe/ˈafə/monkey; ape
Affe is a German noun that means monkey or ape. It is pronounced /ˈafə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Affen".
Definitions
1.a mammal of the primate order, typically with a long tail and agile movements(animal)
a.any animal of the monkey or ape family, especially as found in zoos or in the wild
Im Zoo kletterte der Affe geschickt von Ast zu Ast.—In the zoo, the monkey skillfully climbed from branch to branch.
2.a foolish, silly, or crazy person(figurative, colloquial)
a.someone acting foolishly or wildly
Stell dich nicht so an, du Affe!—Don't be so silly, you fool!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Affe | die Affen |
| Genitive | des Affen | der Affen |
| Dative | dem Affen | den Affen |
| Accusative | den Affen | die Affen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Affe" mean in English?
- "Affe" means monkey or ape. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Affe"?
- "Affe" is pronounced /ˈafə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Affe" der, die, or das?
- "Affe" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Affe"?
- The plural of "Affe" is "Affen".
- What part of speech is "Affe"?
- "Affe" is a noun in German.
