NOUN
Instrument/ˌɪnstʁuˈmɛnt/instrument; tool; device
Instrument is a German noun that means instrument, tool, or device. It is pronounced /ˌɪnstʁuˈmɛnt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Instrumente".
Definitions
1.a device used to produce musical sounds(music)
a.musical instrument
Sie spielt drei verschiedene Instrumente.—She plays three different instruments.
2.a tool or device for a specific technical or scientific purpose(tools/devices)
a.scientific or technical device
Das Mikroskop ist ein wichtiges Instrument in der Biologie.—The microscope is an important instrument in biology.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Instrument | die Instrumente |
| Genitive | des Instruments | der Instrumente |
| Dative | dem Instrument | den Instrumenten |
| Accusative | das Instrument | die Instrumente |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Instrument" mean in English?
- "Instrument" means instrument, tool, or device. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Instrument"?
- "Instrument" is pronounced /ˌɪnstʁuˈmɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Instrument" der, die, or das?
- "Instrument" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Instrument"?
- The plural of "Instrument" is "Instrumente".
- What part of speech is "Instrument"?
- "Instrument" is a noun in German.
