NOUN

Felsen/ˈfɛlzn̩/rock; crag; cliff

Felsen is a German noun that means rock, crag, or cliff. It is pronounced /ˈfɛlzn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Felsen".

Definitions

1.solid mass of natural stone rising from the ground or water; rock formation(geology; nature)

a.large pièce of exposed stone in nature

Die Kinder klettern auf den Felsen am See.The children are climbing on the rock by the lake.

b.steep or prominent rocky mass, such as a cliff or crag

Ein Adler nistet auf dem höchsten Felsen des Gebirges.An eagle nests on the highest crag of the mountains.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Felsendie Felsen
Genitivedes Felsensder Felsen
Dativedem Felsenden Felsen
Accusativeden Felsendie Felsen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Felsen" mean in English?
"Felsen" means rock, crag, or cliff. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Felsen"?
"Felsen" is pronounced /ˈfɛlzn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Felsen" der, die, or das?
"Felsen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Felsen"?
The plural of "Felsen" is "Felsen".
What part of speech is "Felsen"?
"Felsen" is a noun in German.

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