NOUN

Gift/ɡɪft/poison; toxin

Gift is a German noun that means poison or toxin. It is pronounced /ɡɪft/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gifte".

Definitions

1.a substance that can cause harm or death when taken into the body(substance)

a.poison used to harm people, animals, or plants

Rattengift ist gefährlich für Haustiere.Rat poison is dangerous for pets.

2.something harmful or destructive (figurative use)(figurative)

a.harmful influence or effect

Neid ist Gift für jede Beziehung.Envy is poison for any relationship.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Giftdie Gifte
Genitivedes Giftsder Gifte
Dativedem Giftden Giften
Accusativedas Giftdie Gifte

Frequently asked questions

What does "Gift" mean in English?
"Gift" means poison or toxin. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Gift"?
"Gift" is pronounced /ɡɪft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Gift" der, die, or das?
"Gift" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Gift"?
The plural of "Gift" is "Gifte".
What part of speech is "Gift"?
"Gift" is a noun in German.

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