NOUN

Hügel/ˈhyːɡl̩/hill; mound; knoll

Hügel is a German noun that means hill, mound, or knoll. It is pronounced /ˈhyːɡl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hügel".

Definitions

1.a naturally raised area of land, smaller than a mountain; hill(geography)

a.elevated landform, lower than a mountain

Auf dem Hügel steht eine alte Windmühle.There is an old windmill on the hill.

2.a small, rounded pile or heap; mound, knoll(general)

a.a small accumulation, often of earth or sand

Ein Hügel Sand lag neben dem Spielplatz.A mound of sand lay next to the playground.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Hügeldie Hügel
Genitivedes Hügelsder Hügel
Dativedem Hügelden Hügeln
Accusativeden Hügeldie Hügel

Frequently asked questions

What does "Hügel" mean in English?
"Hügel" means hill, mound, or knoll. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Hügel"?
"Hügel" is pronounced /ˈhyːɡl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Hügel" der, die, or das?
"Hügel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Hügel"?
The plural of "Hügel" is "Hügel".
What part of speech is "Hügel"?
"Hügel" is a noun in German.

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