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
| 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 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.
