NOUN
Gabel/ˈɡaːbl̩/fork; tuning fork; junction
Gabel is a German noun that means fork, tuning fork, or junction. It is pronounced /ˈɡaːbl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gabeln".
Definitions
1.a utensil with prongs used for eating or serving food(tableware)
a.table fork
Kannst du mir bitte eine Gabel geben?—Can you give me a fork, please?
2.tuning fork, a device used to produce a fixed tone(musical)
a.musical/technical tool
Die Stimmgabel ist auf 440 Hertz gestimmt.—The tuning fork is tuned to 440 hertz.
3.a place where something splits into branches or prongs, especially a road junction(road, technical)
a.road fork / junction
An der nächsten Gabel musst du nach rechts abbiegen.—At the next fork, you have to turn right.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gabel | die Gabeln |
| Genitive | der Gabel | der Gabeln |
| Dative | der Gabel | den Gabeln |
| Accusative | die Gabel | die Gabeln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gabel" mean in English?
- "Gabel" means fork, tuning fork, or junction. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gabel"?
- "Gabel" is pronounced /ˈɡaːbl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gabel" der, die, or das?
- "Gabel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gabel"?
- The plural of "Gabel" is "Gabeln".
- What part of speech is "Gabel"?
- "Gabel" is a noun in German.
