NOUN

Kapitel/kaˈpɪtl̩/chapter (in a book); section; episode (figurative)

Kapitel is a German noun that means chapter (in a book), section, or episode (figurative). It is pronounced /kaˈpɪtl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Kapitel".

Definitions

1.a division of a book, text, or other written work(book, text)

a.a main section of a book or document

Das erste Kapitel des Romans ist sehr spannend.The first chapter of the novel is very exciting.

2.a phase, period, or section in a sequence of events(figurative)

a.a period in someone's life or in history

Nach dem Umzug begann ein neues Kapitel in ihrem Leben.After the move, a new chapter began in her life.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Kapiteldie Kapitel
Genitivedes Kapitelsder Kapitel
Dativedem Kapitelden Kapiteln
Accusativedas Kapiteldie Kapitel

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kapitel" mean in English?
"Kapitel" means chapter (in a book), section, or episode (figurative). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kapitel"?
"Kapitel" is pronounced /kaˈpɪtl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kapitel" der, die, or das?
"Kapitel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Kapitel"?
The plural of "Kapitel" is "Kapitel".
What part of speech is "Kapitel"?
"Kapitel" is a noun in German.

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