NOUN
Hauch/haʊ̯x/breath; trace; whiff
Hauch is a German noun that means breath, trace, or whiff. It is pronounced /haʊ̯x/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hauche".
Definitions
1.a slight hint or touch of something; trace(very slight amount or trace)
a.very small amount, especially of feeling, quality, or substance
Ein Hauch von Parfüm lag in der Luft.—There was a hint of perfume in the air.
b.tiny trace, often figurative
In seinem Lächeln lag ein Hauch von Traurigkeit.—There was a trace of sadness in his smile.
2.a gentle breath or waft(very gentle breath)
a.barely noticeable breath or breath of air
Ein leichter Hauch bewegte die Blätter.—A slight breath (of wind) moved the leaves.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hauch | die Hauche |
| Genitive | des Hauchs | der Hauche |
| Dative | dem Hauch | den Hauchen |
| Accusative | den Hauch | die Hauche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hauch" mean in English?
- "Hauch" means breath, trace, or whiff. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hauch"?
- "Hauch" is pronounced /haʊ̯x/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hauch" der, die, or das?
- "Hauch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Hauch"?
- The plural of "Hauch" is "Hauche".
- What part of speech is "Hauch"?
- "Hauch" is a noun in German.
