NOUN
Aufsatz/ˈaʊ̯fˌzat͡s/essay; composition; attachment
Aufsatz is a German noun that means essay, composition, or attachment. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌzat͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Aufsätze".
Definitions
1.a short written text expressing ideas or arguments on a topic(school, academia)
a.school essay or composition
In der Deutschstunde müssen wir einen Aufsatz über unsere Ferien schreiben.—In German class, we have to write an essay about our vacation.
2.a part that is attached to or placed on something else to change its function(technology, objects)
a.attachment, fitting for a device or tool
Für den Staubsauger gibt es einen speziellen Aufsatz für Teppiche.—There is a special attachment for carpets for the vacuum cleaner.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Aufsatz | die Aufsätze |
| Genitive | des Aufsatzes | der Aufsätze |
| Dative | dem Aufsatz | den Aufsätzen |
| Accusative | den Aufsatz | die Aufsätze |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Aufsatz" mean in English?
- "Aufsatz" means essay, composition, or attachment. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Aufsatz"?
- "Aufsatz" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌzat͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Aufsatz" der, die, or das?
- "Aufsatz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Aufsatz"?
- The plural of "Aufsatz" is "Aufsätze".
- What part of speech is "Aufsatz"?
- "Aufsatz" is a noun in German.
