NOUN
Halbgott/ˈhalpˌɡɔt/demigod; semi-god
Halbgott is a German noun that means demigod or semi-god. It is pronounced /ˈhalpˌɡɔt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Halbgötter".
Definitions
1.a being who is half human, half god(mythology)
a.offspring of a god and a mortal; demigod
Herkules war in der griechischen Mythologie ein Halbgott.—Hercules was a demigod in Greek mythology.
2.person admired with seemingly superhuman abilities or authority(figurative, often humorous)
a.person with exceptional status or power
Manche Ärzte werden von ihren Kollegen als Halbgötter in Weiß bezeichnet.—Some doctors are referred to by their colleagues as 'demigods in white.'
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Halbgott | die Halbgötter |
| Genitive | des Halbgotts | der Halbgötter |
| Dative | dem Halbgott | den Halbgöttern |
| Accusative | den Halbgott | die Halbgötter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Halbgott" mean in English?
- "Halbgott" means demigod or semi-god. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Halbgott"?
- "Halbgott" is pronounced /ˈhalpˌɡɔt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Halbgott" der, die, or das?
- "Halbgott" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Halbgott"?
- The plural of "Halbgott" is "Halbgötter".
- What part of speech is "Halbgott"?
- "Halbgott" is a noun in German.
