NOUN

Befehl/bəˈfeːl/order; command; instruction

Befehl is a German noun that means order, command, or instruction. It is pronounced /bəˈfeːl/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Befehle".

Definitions

1.order that must be carried out by others(authority, command)

a.explicit spoken or written instruction by a person in authority

Der Soldat gehorchte dem Befehl seines Offiziers.The soldier obeyed his officer's order.

b.instruction given to a computer or technical device

Mit diesem Befehl startet das Programm neu.This command restarts the program.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Befehldie Befehle
Genitivedes Befehlesder Befehle
Dativedem Befehlden Befehlen
Accusativeden Befehldie Befehle

Frequently asked questions

What does "Befehl" mean in English?
"Befehl" means order, command, or instruction. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Befehl"?
"Befehl" is pronounced /bəˈfeːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Befehl" der, die, or das?
"Befehl" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Befehl"?
The plural of "Befehl" is "Befehle".
What part of speech is "Befehl"?
"Befehl" is a noun in German.

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