Akzent/akˈt͡sɛnt/accent; emphasis; stress
Akzent is a German noun that means accent, emphasis, or stress. It is pronounced /akˈt͡sɛnt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Akzente".
Definitions
1.distinctive pronunciation characteristic of a particular region, country, or group(phonetics, language)
a.way of pronouncing a language typical for a region or country
Sie spricht Deutsch mit einem französischen Akzent.—She speaks German with a French accent.
2.written mark above or below a letter to indicate pronunciation or stress(linguistics, orthography)
a.diacritical mark in words
Im Französischen haben viele Wörter einen Akzent.—In French, many words have an accent.
3.special emphasis or focus; stylistic element(figurative, general)
a.expressive or visual emphasis
Der Designer setzt farbige Akzente, um das Produkt hervorzuheben.—The designer uses colorful accents to make the product stand out.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Akzent | die Akzente |
| Genitive | des Akzentes | der Akzente |
| Dative | dem Akzent | den Akzenten |
| Accusative | den Akzent | die Akzente |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Akzent" mean in English?
- "Akzent" means accent, emphasis, or stress. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Akzent"?
- "Akzent" is pronounced /akˈt͡sɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Akzent" der, die, or das?
- "Akzent" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Akzent"?
- The plural of "Akzent" is "Akzente".
- What part of speech is "Akzent"?
- "Akzent" is a noun in German.
