Glied/ɡliːt/limb; member; link
Glied is a German noun that means limb, member, or link. It is pronounced /ɡliːt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Glieder".
Definitions
1.a limb or jointed part of the body(anatomy/body)
a.arm or leg as part of a body
Er konnte nach dem Unfall sein rechtes Glied nicht mehr bewegen.—After the accident, he could no longer move his right limb.
2.a link or segment in a chain, sequence, or system(part of a chain/system)
a.single link in a chain or sequence
Ein schwaches Glied kann die ganze Kette brechen.—A weak link can break the whole chain.
3.an individual member of a social or organizational group(group/organization, formal)
a.member of a group or organization (mostly formal, literary)
Jedes Glied des Vereins hat bestimmte Rechte und Pflichten.—Every member of the association has certain rights and duties.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Glied | die Glieder |
| Genitive | des Glieds | der Glieder |
| Dative | dem Glied | den Gliedern |
| Accusative | das Glied | die Glieder |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Glied" mean in English?
- "Glied" means limb, member, or link. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Glied"?
- "Glied" is pronounced /ɡliːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Glied" der, die, or das?
- "Glied" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Glied"?
- The plural of "Glied" is "Glieder".
- What part of speech is "Glied"?
- "Glied" is a noun in German.
