NOUN
Haufen/ˈhaʊ̯fn̩/heap; pile; lot
Haufen is a German noun that means heap, pile, or lot. It is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯fn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Haufen".
Definitions
1.a pile or heap of things(physical objects)
a.an unordered pile of items
Vor der Tür lag ein Haufen Schuhe.—There was a pile of shoes in front of the door.
2.a large amount or number of something(colloquial, quantity)
a.a lot; many
Er hat einen Haufen Arbeit zu erledigen.—He has a lot of work to do.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Haufen | die Haufen |
| Genitive | des Haufens | der Haufen |
| Dative | dem Haufen | den Haufen |
| Accusative | den Haufen | die Haufen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Haufen" mean in English?
- "Haufen" means heap, pile, or lot. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Haufen"?
- "Haufen" is pronounced /ˈhaʊ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Haufen" der, die, or das?
- "Haufen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Haufen"?
- The plural of "Haufen" is "Haufen".
- What part of speech is "Haufen"?
- "Haufen" is a noun in German.
