NOUN

Äquator/ɛˈkvaːtoːɐ̯/equator

Äquator is a German noun that means equator. It is pronounced /ɛˈkvaːtoːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Äquatoren".

Definitions

1.the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equidistant from the poles(geography)

a.the Earth's equator

Am Äquator ist das Klima das ganze Jahr über tropisch heiß.At the equator, the climate is tropical and hot all year round.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Äquatordie Äquatoren
Genitivedes Äquatorsder Äquatoren
Dativedem Äquatorden Äquatoren
Accusativeden Äquatordie Äquatoren

Frequently asked questions

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

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