NOUN
Baumwolle/ˈbaʊ̯mˌvɔlə/cotton (textile); cotton plant
Baumwolle is a German noun that means cotton (textile) or cotton plant. It is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯mˌvɔlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Baumwollen".
Definitions
1.soft, white fiber from the cotton plant used for fabrics(material)
a.natural textile made from cotton fibers
Dieses Hemd ist aus reiner Baumwolle.—This shirt is made of pure cotton.
2.cotton plant, a shrub grown for its fibers(botany)
a.plant cultivated for cotton production
In Ägypten wird viel Baumwolle angebaut.—A lot of cotton is grown in Egypt.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Baumwolle | die Baumwollen |
| Genitive | der Baumwolle | der Baumwollen |
| Dative | der Baumwolle | den Baumwollen |
| Accusative | die Baumwolle | die Baumwollen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Baumwolle" mean in English?
- "Baumwolle" means cotton (textile) or cotton plant. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Baumwolle"?
- "Baumwolle" is pronounced /ˈbaʊ̯mˌvɔlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Baumwolle" der, die, or das?
- "Baumwolle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Baumwolle"?
- The plural of "Baumwolle" is "Baumwollen".
- What part of speech is "Baumwolle"?
- "Baumwolle" is a noun in German.
