NOUN

Brunnen/ˈbʁʊnən/well; fountain; spring

Brunnen is a German noun that means well, fountain, or spring. It is pronounced /ˈbʁʊnən/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Brunnen".

Definitions

1.an artificial structure from which water is drawn or springs; well(location, water source)

a.a dug well for drinking or irrigation

Der alte Brunnen im Dorf liefert noch immer sauberes Wasser.The old well in the village still provides clean water.

2.a decorative structure from which water flows; fountain(public space, ornamental)

a.a public or garden water feature

Der Brunnen auf dem Marktplatz ist ein beliebter Treffpunkt.The fountain in the marketplace is a popular meeting spot.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Brunnendie Brunnen
Genitivedes Brunnensder Brunnen
Dativedem Brunnenden Brunnen
Accusativeden Brunnendie Brunnen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Brunnen" mean in English?
"Brunnen" means well, fountain, or spring. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Brunnen"?
"Brunnen" is pronounced /ˈbʁʊnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Brunnen" der, die, or das?
"Brunnen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Brunnen"?
The plural of "Brunnen" is "Brunnen".
What part of speech is "Brunnen"?
"Brunnen" is a noun in German.

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