NOUN

Brille/ˈbʁɪlə/glasses; spectacles

Brille is a German noun that means glasses or spectacles. It is pronounced /ˈbʁɪlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Brillen".

Definitions

1.a device worn on the nose and ears with lenses to correct or protect vision(everyday life)

a.eyeglasses worn to improve sight

Ich habe meine Brille zu Hause vergessen.I forgot my glasses at home.

b.protective eyewear (e.g. sunglasses, safety glasses)

Für das Labor brauchst du eine Schutzbrille.You need safety glasses for the laboratory.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Brilledie Brillen
Genitiveder Brilleder Brillen
Dativeder Brilleden Brillen
Accusativedie Brilledie Brillen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Brille" mean in English?
"Brille" means glasses or spectacles. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Brille"?
"Brille" is pronounced /ˈbʁɪlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Brille" der, die, or das?
"Brille" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Brille"?
The plural of "Brille" is "Brillen".
What part of speech is "Brille"?
"Brille" is a noun in German.

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