PROPER NOUN
Kiel/ˈkiːl̩/Kiel (city); keel (of a ship)
Kiel is a German proper noun that means Kiel (city) or keel (of a ship). It is pronounced /ˈkiːl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kiele".
Definitions
1.port city in northern Germany, capital of Schleswig-Holstein(location)
a.city at the Baltic Sea, known for its harbor and maritime importance
Kiel liegt an der Ostsee und ist für die Kieler Woche bekannt.—Kiel is located on the Baltic Sea and is known for the Kiel Week.
2.main structural element along the bottom of a ship's hull (keel)(nautical)
a.bottom backbone of a vessel
Der Schiffsbauer überprüfte den Kiel auf Schäden.—The shipbuilder checked the keel for damage.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kiel | die Kiele |
| Genitive | des Kiels | der Kiele |
| Dative | dem Kiel | den Kielen |
| Accusative | den Kiel | die Kiele |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kiel" mean in English?
- "Kiel" means Kiel (city) or keel (of a ship). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kiel"?
- "Kiel" is pronounced /ˈkiːl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kiel" der, die, or das?
- "Kiel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kiel"?
- The plural of "Kiel" is "Kiele".
- What part of speech is "Kiel"?
- "Kiel" is a proper noun in German.
