NOUN

Block/blɔk/block; pad; group of buildings

Block is a German noun that means block, pad, or group of buildings. It is pronounced /blɔk/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.a solid, often rectangular, piece of a hard material(object; solid piece)

a.solid chunk or mass

Die Kinder bauten einen Turm aus Holzblöcken.The children built a tower from wooden blocks.

2.a writing pad or notebook with tear-off sheets(notebook)

a.notepad or writing pad

Ich notiere meine Ideen in einem Block.I write down my ideas in a notepad.

3.a group of buildings bounded by streets (city block)(urban planning; architecture)

a.city block

Wir wohnen im gleichen Block.We live in the same block.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Block
Genitivedes Blockes
Dativedem Block
Accusativeden Block

Frequently asked questions

What does "Block" mean in English?
"Block" means block, pad, or group of buildings. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Block"?
"Block" is pronounced /blɔk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Block" der, die, or das?
"Block" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Block"?
"Block" is a noun in German.

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