NOUN
Ast/ast/branch; limb (of a tree); bough
Ast is a German noun that means branch, limb (of a tree), or bough. It is pronounced /ast/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Äste".
Definitions
1.branch of a tree or bush(botany)
a.a large or main branch
Ein dicker Ast brach bei dem Sturm ab.—A thick branch broke off during the storm.
2.projecting part resembling a branch(general)
a.outgrowth from a central part
Das Geweih des Hirsches hat viele Äste.—The stag's antlers have many tines (branches).
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ast | die Äste |
| Genitive | des Astes | der Äste |
| Dative | dem Ast | den Ästen |
| Accusative | den Ast | die Äste |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ast" mean in English?
- "Ast" means branch, limb (of a tree), or bough. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ast"?
- "Ast" is pronounced /ast/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ast" der, die, or das?
- "Ast" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Ast"?
- The plural of "Ast" is "Äste".
- What part of speech is "Ast"?
- "Ast" is a noun in German.
