NOUN

Alptraum/ˈalpˌtʁaʊ̯m/nightmare; bad dream

Alptraum is a German noun that means nightmare or bad dream. It is pronounced /ˈalpˌtʁaʊ̯m/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Alpträume".

Definitions

1.a frightening or extremely unpleasant dream during sleep(sleep and dreams)

a.a distressing dream causing fear, terror, or anxiety

Nach dem Alptraum konnte ich die ganze Nacht nicht mehr schlafen.After the nightmare, I couldn't sleep for the rest of the night.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Alptraumdie Alpträume
Genitivedes Alptraumsder Alpträume
Dativedem Alptraumden Alpträumen
Accusativeden Alptraumdie Alpträume

Frequently asked questions

What does "Alptraum" mean in English?
"Alptraum" means nightmare or bad dream. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Alptraum"?
"Alptraum" is pronounced /ˈalpˌtʁaʊ̯m/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Alptraum" der, die, or das?
"Alptraum" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Alptraum"?
The plural of "Alptraum" is "Alpträume".
What part of speech is "Alptraum"?
"Alptraum" is a noun in German.

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