NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Kursdie Kurse
Genitivedes Kursesder Kurse
Dativedem Kursden Kursen
Accusativeden Kursdie 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.

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