NOUN

Fleck/flɛk/stain; spot; speck

Fleck is a German noun that means stain, spot, or speck. It is pronounced /flɛk/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.an area on a surface that is a different color or dirty(mark on a surface)

a.a visible stain or spot, especially from dirt, food, etc.

Der Rotweinfleck auf dem Teppich geht nicht mehr raus.The red wine stain on the carpet will not come out.

2.a small, defined patch or blotch that stands out(small area)

a.a small patch of a different color or texture than its surroundings

Die Kuh hat schwarze Flecken auf ihrem weißen Fell.The cow has black spots on her white fur.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Fleck
Genitivedes Flecks
Dativedem Fleck
Accusativeden Fleck

Frequently asked questions

What does "Fleck" mean in English?
"Fleck" means stain, spot, or speck. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Fleck"?
"Fleck" is pronounced /flɛk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Fleck" der, die, or das?
"Fleck" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Fleck"?
"Fleck" is a noun in German.

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