NOUN

Kurve/ˈkʊʁvə/curve; bend; turn

Kurve is a German noun that means curve, bend, or turn. It is pronounced /ˈkʊʁvə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kurven".

Definitions

1.a bend or curve in a road or path(road/traffic)

a.a place where a road or path changes direction

In dieser Kurve musst du langsam fahren.You have to drive slowly in this bend.

2.a curved line(geometry)

a.line that is not straight

Die Kurve im Diagramm zeigt den Anstieg der Werte.The curve in the diagram shows the increase in values.

3.curved shape, especially of the body(colloquial, body shape)

a.rounded part of the female body (informal)

Viele Models zeigen stolz ihre Kurven.Many models are proud to show off their curves.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Kurvedie Kurven
Genitiveder Kurveder Kurven
Dativeder Kurveden Kurven
Accusativedie Kurvedie Kurven

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kurve" mean in English?
"Kurve" means curve, bend, or turn. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kurve"?
"Kurve" is pronounced /ˈkʊʁvə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kurve" der, die, or das?
"Kurve" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Kurve"?
The plural of "Kurve" is "Kurven".
What part of speech is "Kurve"?
"Kurve" is a noun in German.

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