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
| 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.
