NOUN

Bezug/bəˈt͡suːk/cover; reference; income

Bezug is a German noun that means cover, reference, or income. It is pronounced /bəˈt͡suːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Bezüge".

Definitions

1.cover or upholstery for cushions, mattresses, etc.(household; furniture)

a.removable cloth cover for a pillow or duvet

Die Bezüge der Kissen müssen regelmäßig gewaschen werden.The covers of the pillows need to be washed regularly.

2.reference or connection to something(context; relation)

a.the act of mentioning or relating to something

In seinem Vortrag nahm er mehrfach Bezug auf aktuelle Ereignisse.In his lecture, he referred several times to current events.

3.regular payment; income(salary; finance)

a.money received regularly, especially from employment

Die Bezüge der Beamten werden jährlich angepasst.The salaries of the civil servants are adjusted annually.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Bezugdie Bezüge
Genitivedes Bezugsder Bezüge
Dativedem Bezugden Bezügen
Accusativeden Bezugdie Bezüge

Frequently asked questions

What does "Bezug" mean in English?
"Bezug" means cover, reference, or income. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Bezug"?
"Bezug" is pronounced /bəˈt͡suːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Bezug" der, die, or das?
"Bezug" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Bezug"?
The plural of "Bezug" is "Bezüge".
What part of speech is "Bezug"?
"Bezug" is a noun in German.

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