NOUN
Film/fɪlm/film; movie; layer
Film is a German noun that means film, movie, or layer. It is pronounced /fɪlm/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Filme".
Definitions
1.a movie or motion picture(cinema, entertainment)
a.motion picture shown in a cinema or on television
Wir gehen heute Abend ins Kino und sehen einen Film.—We're going to the cinema tonight to watch a movie.
2.a thin sheet or strip of plastic for recording images or sounds, or a coating(material, photography)
a.photographic film for taking pictures
Ich brauche noch einen Film für meine Kamera.—I still need a film for my camera.
b.thin layer or coating on a surface
Auf dem Wasser lag ein dünner Film aus Öl.—A thin film of oil was on the water.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Film | die Filme |
| Genitive | des Films | der Filme |
| Dative | dem Film | den Filmen |
| Accusative | den Film | die Filme |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Film" mean in English?
- "Film" means film, movie, or layer. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Film"?
- "Film" is pronounced /fɪlm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Film" der, die, or das?
- "Film" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Film"?
- The plural of "Film" is "Filme".
- What part of speech is "Film"?
- "Film" is a noun in German.
