NOUN
Insel/ˈɪnzl̩/island
Insel is a German noun that means island. It is pronounced /ˈɪnzl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Inseln".
Definitions
1.A piece of land completely surrounded by water(geography, landform)
a.natural landmass in the sea or a lake
Mallorca ist eine spanische Insel im Mittelmeer.—Mallorca is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea.
2.Something isolated or set apart from its surroundings(figurative, transfer)
a.an entity distinct from its environment
Die kleine Hütte war wie eine Insel der Ruhe im hektischen Alltag.—The small cabin was like an island of calm in the hectic everyday life.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Insel | die Inseln |
| Genitive | der Insel | der Inseln |
| Dative | der Insel | den Inseln |
| Accusative | die Insel | die Inseln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Insel" mean in English?
- "Insel" means island. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Insel"?
- "Insel" is pronounced /ˈɪnzl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Insel" der, die, or das?
- "Insel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Insel"?
- The plural of "Insel" is "Inseln".
- What part of speech is "Insel"?
- "Insel" is a noun in German.
