NOUN

Gerste/ˈɡɛʁstə/barley

Gerste is a German noun that means barley. It is pronounced /ˈɡɛʁstə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gersten".

Definitions

1.type of cereal plant grown for its grain; barley(botany; agriculture)

a.the plant itself

Gerste wird oft als Futtermittel für Tiere verwendet.Barley is often used as animal feed.

b.the grain of the plant

Aus Gerste wird Bier gebraut.Beer is brewed from barley.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Gerstedie Gersten
Genitiveder Gersteder Gersten
Dativeder Gersteden Gersten
Accusativedie Gerstedie Gersten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Gerste" mean in English?
"Gerste" means barley. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Gerste"?
"Gerste" is pronounced /ˈɡɛʁstə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Gerste" der, die, or das?
"Gerste" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Gerste"?
The plural of "Gerste" is "Gersten".
What part of speech is "Gerste"?
"Gerste" is a noun in German.

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