Beleg/bəˈleːk/receipt; evidence; document
Beleg is a German noun that means receipt, evidence, or document. It is pronounced /bəˈleːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Belege".
Definitions
1.receipt or written confirmation for payment or purchase(commerce, everyday)
a.written proof for a financial transaction
Kann ich bitte einen Beleg für den Einkauf bekommen?—Can I get a receipt for the purchase, please?
2.piece of evidence or proof in general(general, formal)
a.document that serves as evidence for a statement or fact
Für diese Behauptung fehlt ein wissenschaftlicher Beleg.—There is no scientific evidence for this claim.
3.official document or written record(administration, archival)
a.any formal written record in administrative contexts
Alle Belege müssen sorgfältig aufbewahrt werden.—All documents must be kept carefully.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Beleg | die Belege |
| Genitive | des Beleges | der Belege |
| Dative | dem Beleg | den Belegen |
| Accusative | den Beleg | die Belege |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Beleg" mean in English?
- "Beleg" means receipt, evidence, or document. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Beleg"?
- "Beleg" is pronounced /bəˈleːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Beleg" der, die, or das?
- "Beleg" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Beleg"?
- The plural of "Beleg" is "Belege".
- What part of speech is "Beleg"?
- "Beleg" is a noun in German.
