NOUN
Dach/dax/roof; top; canopy
Dach is a German noun that means roof, top, or canopy. It is pronounced /dax/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Dächer".
Definitions
1.roof; the covering on top of a building(architecture/buildings)
a.top covering of a house or building
Das Dach des Hauses ist rot gedeckt.—The roof of the house is covered in red.
2.top; upper part of something(general/upper side)
a.the topmost part or cover of an object
Wir haben auf dem Dach des Busses gesessen.—We sat on the top of the bus.
3.canopy; upper layer formed by plant leaves(nature/vegetation)
a.dense layer formed by treetops
Das Dach des Waldes lässt kaum Sonnenlicht durch.—The forest canopy hardly lets any sunlight through.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Dach | die Dächer |
| Genitive | des Dachs | der Dächer |
| Dative | dem Dach | den Dächern |
| Accusative | das Dach | die Dächer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dach" mean in English?
- "Dach" means roof, top, or canopy. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dach"?
- "Dach" is pronounced /dax/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dach" der, die, or das?
- "Dach" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Dach"?
- The plural of "Dach" is "Dächer".
- What part of speech is "Dach"?
- "Dach" is a noun in German.
