NOUN
Fossil/fɔˈsiːl/fossil
Fossil is a German noun that means fossil. It is pronounced /fɔˈsiːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Fossilien".
Definitions
1.remains or traces of a prehistoric plant or animal preserved in rock(paleontology; geology)
a.physical remains or imprints of ancient life forms found in rocks
Im Museum gibt es viele Fossilien aus der Jurazeit zu sehen.—There are many fossils from the Jurassic period to see in the museum.
b.person or thing regarded as outdated (colloquial, often negative, rarely used)
Sein Chef ist ein Fossil, der keine neuen Ideen akzeptiert.—His boss is a fossil who won’t accept new ideas.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Fossil | die Fossilien |
| Genitive | des Fossils | der Fossilien |
| Dative | dem Fossil | den Fossilien |
| Accusative | das Fossil | die Fossilien |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Fossil" mean in English?
- "Fossil" means fossil. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Fossil"?
- "Fossil" is pronounced /fɔˈsiːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Fossil" der, die, or das?
- "Fossil" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Fossil"?
- The plural of "Fossil" is "Fossilien".
- What part of speech is "Fossil"?
- "Fossil" is a noun in German.
