Element/eləˈmɛnt/element; component; (chemical) element
Element is a German noun that means element, component, or (chemical) element. It is pronounced /eləˈmɛnt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Elemente".
Definitions
1.a basic or essential part of something(general)
a.component part of a system or whole
Flexibilität ist ein wichtiges Element erfolgreicher Teamarbeit.—Flexibility is an important element of successful teamwork.
2.a substance that consists of atoms of only one type(chemistry)
a.chemical element
Wasserstoff ist das leichteste Element im Periodensystem.—Hydrogen is the lightest element in the periodic table.
3.a component of an electrical device, e.g. a heating element(electricity/technology)
a.electrical or technical component
Das Heizelement im Wasserkocher ist defekt.—The heating element in the kettle is broken.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Element | die Elemente |
| Genitive | des Elements | der Elemente |
| Dative | dem Element | den Elementen |
| Accusative | das Element | die Elemente |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Element" mean in English?
- "Element" means element, component, or (chemical) element. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Element"?
- "Element" is pronounced /eləˈmɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Element" der, die, or das?
- "Element" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Element"?
- The plural of "Element" is "Elemente".
- What part of speech is "Element"?
- "Element" is a noun in German.
