NOUN
Kloster/ˈkloːstɐ/monastery; convent
Kloster is a German noun that means monastery or convent. It is pronounced /ˈkloːstɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Klöster".
Definitions
1.a building or group of buildings where monks or nuns live and work in religious communities(religion)
a.place where monks live (male religious community)
Das älteste Kloster Deutschlands steht in Fulda.—The oldest monastery in Germany is located in Fulda.
b.place where nuns live (female religious community)
Sie verbrachte viele Jahre in einem Kloster.—She spent many years in a convent.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Kloster | die Klöster |
| Genitive | des Klosters | der Klöster |
| Dative | dem Kloster | den Klöstern |
| Accusative | das Kloster | die Klöster |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kloster" mean in English?
- "Kloster" means monastery or convent. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kloster"?
- "Kloster" is pronounced /ˈkloːstɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kloster" der, die, or das?
- "Kloster" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Kloster"?
- The plural of "Kloster" is "Klöster".
- What part of speech is "Kloster"?
- "Kloster" is a noun in German.
