Kurier/kuˈʁiːɐ̯/courier; messenger; (news) dispatch
Kurier is a German noun that means courier, messenger, or (news) dispatch. It is pronounced /kuˈʁiːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kuriere".
Definitions
1.a person who delivers messages or parcels quickly and reliably(job/person)
a.someone who delivers documents or parcels, often in a professional capacity
Der Kurier brachte das Paket noch am selben Tag.—The courier delivered the package the same day.
2.messenger, especially in diplomatic or military contexts(history/military)
a.person entrusted with delivering secret or important messages
Der Kurier überbrachte wichtige Informationen an die Front.—The messenger delivered important information to the front.
3.designation for certain newspapers or news bulletins(media/newspapers, rare)
a.newspaper or news agency with the word 'Kurier' in its title
Viele Städte haben eine Tageszeitung namens 'Kurier'.—Many cities have a daily newspaper called 'Kurier.'
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kurier | die Kuriere |
| Genitive | des Kuriers | der Kuriere |
| Dative | dem Kurier | den Kurieren |
| Accusative | den Kurier | die Kuriere |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kurier" mean in English?
- "Kurier" means courier, messenger, or (news) dispatch. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kurier"?
- "Kurier" is pronounced /kuˈʁiːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kurier" der, die, or das?
- "Kurier" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kurier"?
- The plural of "Kurier" is "Kuriere".
- What part of speech is "Kurier"?
- "Kurier" is a noun in German.
