NOUN
Breitengrad/ˈbʁaɪ̯tn̩ˌɡʁaːt/latitude; line of latitude
Breitengrad is a German noun that means latitude or line of latitude. It is pronounced /ˈbʁaɪ̯tn̩ˌɡʁaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Breitengrade".
Definitions
1.measurement or line describing the angular distance north or south of the equator(geography)
a.imaginary line parallel to the equator indicating position north or south
Der Äquator ist der berühmteste Breitengrad.—The equator is the most famous line of latitude.
b.the actual numerical value of latitude (in degrees)
Berlin liegt ungefähr auf dem 52. Breitengrad.—Berlin is located at about the 52nd parallel (degree of latitude).
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Breitengrad | die Breitengrade |
| Genitive | des Breitengrads | der Breitengrade |
| Dative | dem Breitengrad | den Breitengraden |
| Accusative | den Breitengrad | die Breitengrade |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Breitengrad" mean in English?
- "Breitengrad" means latitude or line of latitude. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Breitengrad"?
- "Breitengrad" is pronounced /ˈbʁaɪ̯tn̩ˌɡʁaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Breitengrad" der, die, or das?
- "Breitengrad" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Breitengrad"?
- The plural of "Breitengrad" is "Breitengrade".
- What part of speech is "Breitengrad"?
- "Breitengrad" is a noun in German.
