NOUN
Bibel/ˈbiːbl̩/Bible
Bibel is a German noun that means Bible. It is pronounced /ˈbiːbl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Bibeln".
Definitions
1.the holy scripture of Christians(religion)
a.the book considered by Christians to be the word of God, consisting of the Old and New Testaments
Die Bibel ist das meistverkaufte Buch der Welt.—The Bible is the best-selling book in the world.
2.standard reference work (in a field)(figurative)
a.a work regarded as the most authoritative in its area
Dieses Buch gilt als die Bibel der modernen Physik.—This book is considered the bible of modern physics.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Bibel | die Bibeln |
| Genitive | der Bibel | der Bibeln |
| Dative | der Bibel | den Bibeln |
| Accusative | die Bibel | die Bibeln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bibel" mean in English?
- "Bibel" means Bible. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bibel"?
- "Bibel" is pronounced /ˈbiːbl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bibel" der, die, or das?
- "Bibel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Bibel"?
- The plural of "Bibel" is "Bibeln".
- What part of speech is "Bibel"?
- "Bibel" is a noun in German.
