NOUN
Dietrich/ˈdiːtʁɪç/lock pick; skeleton key; (male given name: Dietrich)
Dietrich is a German noun that means lock pick, skeleton key, or (male given name: Dietrich). It is pronounced /ˈdiːtʁɪç/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Dietriche".
Definitions
1.a tool for opening locks without a key (lock pick, skeleton key)(tool)
a.tool used by locksmiths or in burglary to open doors
Der Einbrecher öffnete die Tür mit einem Dietrich.—The burglar opened the door with a lock pick.
2.male given name (rare in modern use)(personal name)
a.first name of a male person
Dietrich besucht seine Großeltern jedes Wochenende.—Dietrich visits his grandparents every weekend.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Dietrich | die Dietriche |
| Genitive | des Dietrichs | der Dietriche |
| Dative | dem Dietrich | den Dietrichen |
| Accusative | den Dietrich | die Dietriche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dietrich" mean in English?
- "Dietrich" means lock pick, skeleton key, or (male given name: Dietrich). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dietrich"?
- "Dietrich" is pronounced /ˈdiːtʁɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dietrich" der, die, or das?
- "Dietrich" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Dietrich"?
- The plural of "Dietrich" is "Dietriche".
- What part of speech is "Dietrich"?
- "Dietrich" is a noun in German.
