NOUN
Art/aːɐ̯t/kind; type; manner
Art is a German noun that means kind, type, or manner. It is pronounced /aːɐ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Arten".
Definitions
1.kind; type; sort of something distinguished by features(classification)
a.a category or variety within a group
Welche Art Musik hörst du am liebsten?—What kind of music do you like best?
2.manner or way in which something is done(way of doing)
a.form or style of behavior/action
Seine Art zu sprechen ist sehr freundlich.—His manner of speaking is very friendly.
3.species (biology)(biology)
a.group of animals or plants with the same characteristics
Der Eisbär ist eine bedrohte Art.—The polar bear is an endangered species.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Art | die Arten |
| Genitive | der Art | der Arten |
| Dative | der Art | den Arten |
| Accusative | die Art | die Arten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Art" mean in English?
- "Art" means kind, type, or manner. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Art"?
- "Art" is pronounced /aːɐ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Art" der, die, or das?
- "Art" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Art"?
- The plural of "Art" is "Arten".
- What part of speech is "Art"?
- "Art" is a noun in German.
