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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Befehl | die Befehle |
| Genitive | des Befehles | der Befehle |
| Dative | dem Befehl | den Befehlen |
| Accusative | den Befehl | die 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.
