Kurs/kʊʁs/course; exchange rate; direction
Kurs is a German noun that means course, exchange rate, or direction. It is pronounced /kʊʁs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kurse".
Definitions
1.organized program of study or lessons(education)
a.series of classes on a particular subject
Sie besucht einen Deutschkurs an der Volkshochschule.—She attends a German course at the community college.
2.current rate of exchange or price (e.g. stock, currency)(finance)
a.exchange rate between currencies
Der aktuelle Kurs für einen Euro liegt bei 1,10 Dollar.—The current rate for one euro is 1.10 dollars.
3.direction or course (of movement, development, etc.)(navigation/figurative)
a.chosen direction or strategy
Die Regierung hält an ihrem politischen Kurs fest.—The government sticks to its political course.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kurs | die Kurse |
| Genitive | des Kurses | der Kurse |
| Dative | dem Kurs | den Kursen |
| Accusative | den Kurs | die Kurse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kurs" mean in English?
- "Kurs" means course, exchange rate, or direction. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kurs"?
- "Kurs" is pronounced /kʊʁs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kurs" der, die, or das?
- "Kurs" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kurs"?
- The plural of "Kurs" is "Kurse".
- What part of speech is "Kurs"?
- "Kurs" is a noun in German.
