NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Kurierdie Kuriere
Genitivedes Kuriersder Kuriere
Dativedem Kurierden Kurieren
Accusativeden Kurierdie 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.

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