NOUN

Genre/ˈʒɑ̃ːʁə/genre; type; category

Genre is a German noun that means genre, type, or category. It is pronounced /ˈʒɑ̃ːʁə/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Genres".

Definitions

1.a particular style or category in art, literature, or music(literature, art, music)

a.style or category of art, music, or literature

Krimis sind ein beliebtes Genre der Literatur.Crime novels are a popular genre of literature.

b.a specific style within a field

Im Kino gibt es viele verschiedene Genres, etwa Komödie, Horror oder Thriller.In cinema, there are many different genres, such as comedy, horror, or thriller.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Genredie Genres
Genitivedes Genresder Genres
Dativedem Genreden Genres
Accusativedas Genredie Genres

Frequently asked questions

What does "Genre" mean in English?
"Genre" means genre, type, or category. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Genre"?
"Genre" is pronounced /ˈʒɑ̃ːʁə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Genre" der, die, or das?
"Genre" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Genre"?
The plural of "Genre" is "Genres".
What part of speech is "Genre"?
"Genre" is a noun in German.

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