NOUN
Geruch/ɡəˈʁʊx/smell; odor; scent
Geruch is a German noun that means smell, odor, or scent. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʁʊx/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gerüche".
Definitions
1.the sense impression when perceiving something through the nose(general)
a.pleasant or neutral smell
Der Geruch von frisch gebackenem Brot ist unverwechselbar.—The smell of freshly baked bread is unmistakable.
b.unpleasant or foul odor
Im Keller herrschte ein unangenehmer Geruch.—There was an unpleasant odor in the basement.
2.hint, indication, or reputation (often negative) surrounding something or someone(figurative)
a.bad reputation
Diese Firma hat einen schlechten Geruch.—This company has a bad reputation.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Geruch | die Gerüche |
| Genitive | des Geruchs | der Gerüche |
| Dative | dem Geruch | den Gerüchen |
| Accusative | den Geruch | die Gerüche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Geruch" mean in English?
- "Geruch" means smell, odor, or scent. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Geruch"?
- "Geruch" is pronounced /ɡəˈʁʊx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Geruch" der, die, or das?
- "Geruch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Geruch"?
- The plural of "Geruch" is "Gerüche".
- What part of speech is "Geruch"?
- "Geruch" is a noun in German.
