Begleiter/bəˈɡlaɪ̯tɐ/companion; escort; accompaniment
Begleiter is a German noun that means companion, escort, or accompaniment. It is pronounced /bəˈɡlaɪ̯tɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Begleiter".
Definitions
1.a person who goes along with someone; companion or escort(person)
a.someone who accompanies another, often as a friend or helper
Mein Hund ist immer mein treuer Begleiter.—My dog is always my faithful companion.
b.escort; someone who accompanies for security or formality
Die Schülerin hatte für den Heimweg einen Begleiter.—The pupil had an escort for the way home.
2.something that accompanies or comes with something else(thing or concept, less common)
a.accompaniment, as in something that complements something else
Musik ist ein schöner Begleiter beim Kochen.—Music is a pleasant accompaniment while cooking.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Begleiter | die Begleiter |
| Genitive | des Begleiters | der Begleiter |
| Dative | dem Begleiter | den Begleitern |
| Accusative | den Begleiter | die Begleiter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Begleiter" mean in English?
- "Begleiter" means companion, escort, or accompaniment. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Begleiter"?
- "Begleiter" is pronounced /bəˈɡlaɪ̯tɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Begleiter" der, die, or das?
- "Begleiter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Begleiter"?
- The plural of "Begleiter" is "Begleiter".
- What part of speech is "Begleiter"?
- "Begleiter" is a noun in German.
