NOUN
Erde/ˈeːɐ̯də/earth; ground; soil
Erde is a German noun that means earth, ground, or soil. It is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯də/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Erden".
Definitions
1.the planet on which humans live(planet)
a.the Earth (our planet)
Die Erde dreht sich um die Sonne.—The earth revolves around the sun.
2.soil; ground; dirt(material)
a.upper layer of soil used for plants
Die Pflanze braucht lockere Erde.—The plant needs loose soil.
3.the surface of the world; ground(general, surface)
a.surface of the land
Das Kind fiel auf die Erde.—The child fell to the ground.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Erde | die Erden |
| Genitive | der Erde | der Erden |
| Dative | der Erde | den Erden |
| Accusative | die Erde | die Erden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Erde" mean in English?
- "Erde" means earth, ground, or soil. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Erde"?
- "Erde" is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯də/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Erde" der, die, or das?
- "Erde" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Erde"?
- The plural of "Erde" is "Erden".
- What part of speech is "Erde"?
- "Erde" is a noun in German.
