NOUN

Gletscher/ˈɡlɛt͡ʃɐ/glacier

Gletscher is a German noun that means glacier. It is pronounced /ˈɡlɛt͡ʃɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gletscher".

Definitions

1.large body of ice moving slowly over land(geography)

a.a mass of ice formed from compacted snow, moving slowly over land

Der Gletscher zieht sich jedes Jahr weiter zurück.The glacier recedes further every year.

b.glacier as a landscape feature

Viele Wanderer besuchen im Sommer den Gletscher.Many hikers visit the glacier in summer.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Gletscherdie Gletscher
Genitivedes Gletschersder Gletscher
Dativedem Gletscherden Gletschern
Accusativeden Gletscherdie Gletscher

Frequently asked questions

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

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