NOUN

Balkon/balˈkɔ̃ː/balcony

Balkon is a German noun that means balcony. It is pronounced /balˈkɔ̃ː/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.projecting platform on the outside of a building, usually with a railing(architecture/building)

a.platform outside a window or door, typically used to sit or stand on

Wir trinken morgens Kaffee auf dem Balkon.We drink coffee on the balcony in the mornings.

b.the area referred to for leisure or as an extension of living space

Im Sommer essen wir oft auf dem Balkon.In summer, we often eat on the balcony.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Balkon
Genitivedes Balkons
Dativedem Balkon
Accusativeden Balkon

Frequently asked questions

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

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