NOUN

Front/fʁoːnt/front (military); facade; forefront

Front is a German noun that means front (military), facade, or forefront. It is pronounced /fʁoːnt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Fronten".

Definitions

1.the line or area where opposing armies face each other(military/combat)

a.area of active fighting in war

An der Front herrschte großes Chaos.There was great chaos at the front.

2.foremost position; area of active engagement (also in figurative use, e.g. politics or science)(general/figurative)

a.figurative or metaphorical front, area of conflict or activity

In der Politik herrscht an vielen Fronten Streit.In politics, there is conflict on many fronts.

3.facade of a building(architecture/building)

a.the front side or face of a building

Die Front des Hauses wurde renoviert.The facade of the house was renovated.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Frontdie Fronten
Genitiveder Frontder Fronten
Dativeder Frontden Fronten
Accusativedie Frontdie Fronten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Front" mean in English?
"Front" means front (military), facade, or forefront. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Front"?
"Front" is pronounced /fʁoːnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Front" der, die, or das?
"Front" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Front"?
The plural of "Front" is "Fronten".
What part of speech is "Front"?
"Front" is a noun in German.

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