NOUN

Bord/bɔʁt/edge (nautical); board (on a ship, aircraft)

Bord is a German noun that means edge (nautical) or board (on a ship, aircraft). It is pronounced /bɔʁt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Borde".

Definitions

1.the inside or side of a ship or aircraft; on board(nautical, aviation)

a.the area inside a vehicle such as a ship or airplane; the state of being in that confined area

Alle Passagiere sind an Bord.All passengers are on board.

2.edge or side of a ship or boat(technical)

a.the side/edge of a ship, especially as a nautical term

Er stand am Bord und blickte aufs Meer.He stood at the side of the ship and looked at the sea.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Borddie Borde
Genitivedes Bordsder Borde
Dativedem Bordden Borden
Accusativedas Borddie Borde

Frequently asked questions

What does "Bord" mean in English?
"Bord" means edge (nautical) or board (on a ship, aircraft). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Bord"?
"Bord" is pronounced /bɔʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Bord" der, die, or das?
"Bord" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Bord"?
The plural of "Bord" is "Borde".
What part of speech is "Bord"?
"Bord" is a noun in German.

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