Kaliber/ˌkaˈliːbɐ/caliber; diameter (of a gun barrel); quality (figurative)
Kaliber is a German noun that means caliber, diameter (of a gun barrel), or quality (figurative). It is pronounced /ˌkaˈliːbɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Kaliber".
Definitions
1.inside diameter of a gun barrel or tube(firearms/technology)
a.specific measure of a firearm's bore
Die Pistole hat ein Kaliber von 9 Millimetern.—The pistol has a caliber of 9 millimeters.
2.diameter or thickness (of objects, wire, etc.)(general size/diameter)
a.specific measurement for cables or wires
Für diese Leitung benötigen Sie ein dickeres Kaliber.—You need a thicker gauge for this cable.
3.quality; rank or class (especially of a person or thing)(figurative)
a.quality or importance of a person or thing
Er ist ein Wissenschaftler ersten Kalibers.—He is a scientist of the highest caliber.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Kaliber | die Kaliber |
| Genitive | des Kalibers | der Kaliber |
| Dative | dem Kaliber | den Kalibern |
| Accusative | das Kaliber | die Kaliber |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kaliber" mean in English?
- "Kaliber" means caliber, diameter (of a gun barrel), or quality (figurative). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kaliber"?
- "Kaliber" is pronounced /ˌkaˈliːbɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kaliber" der, die, or das?
- "Kaliber" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Kaliber"?
- The plural of "Kaliber" is "Kaliber".
- What part of speech is "Kaliber"?
- "Kaliber" is a noun in German.
