NOUN

Element/eləˈmɛnt/element; component; basic part

Element is a German noun that means element, component, or basic part. It is pronounced /eləˈmɛnt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Elemente".

Definitions

1.a simple chemical substance that cannot be broken down further(science)

a.basic chemical substance

Wasserstoff ist ein Element.Hydrogen is an element.

2.a basic part or component of a complex whole(general)

a.structural part of something

Welche Elemente enthält der Vertrag?Which components does the contract contain?

3.a member of a set(mathematics, set theory)

a.member of a group or collection

Zwei Elemente dieser Menge sind gleich.Two elements of this set are equal.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Elementdie Elemente
Genitivedes Elementsder Elemente
Dativedem Elementden Elementen
Accusativedas Elementdie Elemente

Frequently asked questions

What does "Element" mean in English?
"Element" means element, component, or basic part. 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.

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