NOUN

Golf/ɡɔlf/golf (sport); Gulf (geography)

Golf is a German noun that means golf (sport) or Gulf (geography). It is pronounced /ɡɔlf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Golfe".

Definitions

1.ball game played on a large outdoor course with clubs and a small ball(sport)

a.the sport itself

Golf ist ein beliebter Sport bei Geschäftsleuten.Golf is a popular sport among business people.

b.a round or match of golf

Morgen spiele ich eine Runde Golf mit Freunden.Tomorrow I'm playing a round of golf with friends.

2.large inlet of the sea, gulf(geography)

a.a sea inlet; used in toponyms

Der Golf von Mexiko ist bekannt für seine Strände.The Gulf of Mexico is known for its beaches.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Golfdie Golfe
Genitivedes Golfsder Golfe
Dativedem Golfden Golfen
Accusativeden Golfdie Golfe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Golf" mean in English?
"Golf" means golf (sport) or Gulf (geography). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Golf"?
"Golf" is pronounced /ɡɔlf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Golf" der, die, or das?
"Golf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Golf"?
The plural of "Golf" is "Golfe".
What part of speech is "Golf"?
"Golf" is a noun in German.

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