NOUN
Buchstabe/ˈbuːxˌʃtaːbə/letter (of the alphabet)
Buchstabe is a German noun that means letter (of the alphabet). It is pronounced /ˈbuːxˌʃtaːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Buchstaben".
Definitions
1.symbol in an alphabet representing a sound or letter(language, writing)
a.individual character in the alphabet
Das deutsche Wort 'Haus' besteht aus vier Buchstaben.—The German word 'Haus' consists of four letters.
b.written or printed alphabetic sign
Bitte schreiben Sie Ihren Namen in großen Buchstaben.—Please write your name in capital letters.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Buchstabe | die Buchstaben |
| Genitive | des Buchstabens | der Buchstaben |
| Dative | dem Buchstaben | den Buchstaben |
| Accusative | den Buchstaben | die Buchstaben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Buchstabe" mean in English?
- "Buchstabe" means letter (of the alphabet). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Buchstabe"?
- "Buchstabe" is pronounced /ˈbuːxˌʃtaːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Buchstabe" der, die, or das?
- "Buchstabe" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Buchstabe"?
- The plural of "Buchstabe" is "Buchstaben".
- What part of speech is "Buchstabe"?
- "Buchstabe" is a noun in German.
