NOUN

Hummer/ˈhʊmɐ/lobster; Hummer (brand of car)

Hummer is a German noun that means lobster or Hummer (brand of car). It is pronounced /ˈhʊmɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Hummer".

Definitions

1.a large marine crustacean with pincers (lobster)(animal)

a.edible sea animal commonly found in cuisine

Im Restaurant bestellte sie einen frischen Hummer.She ordered a fresh lobster at the restaurant.

2.a brand name for a large, off-road vehicle (automobile Hummer)(automobile, trademarked)

a.specific brand of robust US-made SUV

Der Hummer ist ein sehr großes Auto, das ursprünglich für das Militär entwickelt wurde.The Hummer is a very large vehicle that was originally developed for the military.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Hummerdie Hummer
Genitivedes Hummersder Hummer
Dativedem Hummerden Hummern
Accusativeden Hummerdie Hummer

Frequently asked questions

What does "Hummer" mean in English?
"Hummer" means lobster or Hummer (brand of car). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Hummer"?
"Hummer" is pronounced /ˈhʊmɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Hummer" der, die, or das?
"Hummer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Hummer"?
The plural of "Hummer" is "Hummer".
What part of speech is "Hummer"?
"Hummer" is a noun in German.

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