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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Bibeldie Bibeln
Genitiveder Bibelder Bibeln
Dativeder Bibelden Bibeln
Accusativedie Bibeldie 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.

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