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 impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in rock(paleontology)

a.petrified remain or trace of once-living organism

Im Museum kann man viele Fossilien aus der Dinosaurierzeit sehen.You can see many fossils from the age of the dinosaurs in the museum.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Fossildie Fossilien
Genitivedes Fossilsder Fossilien
Dativedem Fossilden Fossilien
Accusativedas Fossildie 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.

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