NOUN
Engel/ˈɛŋl̩/angel; sweetheart
Engel is a German noun that means angel or sweetheart. It is pronounced /ˈɛŋl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Engel".
Definitions
1.supernatural being acting as God's messenger, usually depicted with wings(religion, mythology)
a.heavenly being in Christianity, Judaism, or Islam
In der Bibel erscheinen Engel oft als Boten Gottes.—In the Bible, angels often appear as messengers of God.
2.a very kind or helpful person; sweetheart(figurative, colloquial)
a.someone who does something very nice or helpful
Danke, du bist ein Engel!—Thank you, you are an angel!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Engel | die Engel |
| Genitive | des Engels | der Engel |
| Dative | dem Engel | den Engeln |
| Accusative | den Engel | die Engel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Engel" mean in English?
- "Engel" means angel or sweetheart. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Engel"?
- "Engel" is pronounced /ˈɛŋl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Engel" der, die, or das?
- "Engel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Engel"?
- The plural of "Engel" is "Engel".
- What part of speech is "Engel"?
- "Engel" is a noun in German.
