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.an area of land surrounded by water(geography)

a.landmass completely surrounded by water, smaller than a continent

Mallorca ist eine beliebte Insel im Mittelmeer.Mallorca is a popular island in the Mediterranean Sea.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Inseldie Inseln
Genitiveder Inselder Inseln
Dativeder Inselden Inseln
Accusativedie Inseldie 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.

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