Knochen/ˈknɔxn̩/bone; bone (as food); framework (figurative)
Knochen is a German noun that means bone, bone (as food), or framework (figurative). It is pronounced /ˈknɔxn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Knochen".
Definitions
1.a hard, rigid organ forming part of the skeleton(anatomy)
a.any of the structures in a vertebrate's body that make up the skeleton
Der Hund hat einen Knochen im Garten vergraben.—The dog buried a bone in the garden.
2.bone used as food or for making broth(cooking)
a.piece of animal bone used in cooking
Für die Suppe brauchen wir noch einen Knochen.—We still need a bone for the soup.
3.the rigid framework or essential part of something(figurative, informal)
a.main structure or framework
Das alte Haus besteht nur noch aus Knochen und Balken.—The old house consists only of bones and beams.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Knochen | die Knochen |
| Genitive | des Knochens | der Knochen |
| Dative | dem Knochen | den Knochen |
| Accusative | den Knochen | die Knochen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Knochen" mean in English?
- "Knochen" means bone, bone (as food), or framework (figurative). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Knochen"?
- "Knochen" is pronounced /ˈknɔxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Knochen" der, die, or das?
- "Knochen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Knochen"?
- The plural of "Knochen" is "Knochen".
- What part of speech is "Knochen"?
- "Knochen" is a noun in German.
