NOUN
Küstenwache/ˈkʏstn̩ˌvaxə/coast guard
Küstenwache is a German noun that means coast guard. It is pronounced /ˈkʏstn̩ˌvaxə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Küstenwachen".
Definitions
1.official organization responsible for monitoring and safeguarding coastal waters(maritime security)
a.government agency ensuring safety and law enforcement along the coast
Die Küstenwache führt regelmäßig Patrouillen an der Nordsee durch.—The coast guard regularly patrols the North Sea.
b.the collective personnel or ships of the coast guard
Die Schiffe der Küstenwache sind leicht an ihren Farben zu erkennen.—The ships of the coast guard are easy to recognize by their colors.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Küstenwache | die Küstenwachen |
| Genitive | der Küstenwache | der Küstenwachen |
| Dative | der Küstenwache | den Küstenwachen |
| Accusative | die Küstenwache | die Küstenwachen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Küstenwache" mean in English?
- "Küstenwache" means coast guard. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Küstenwache"?
- "Küstenwache" is pronounced /ˈkʏstn̩ˌvaxə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Küstenwache" der, die, or das?
- "Küstenwache" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Küstenwache"?
- The plural of "Küstenwache" is "Küstenwachen".
- What part of speech is "Küstenwache"?
- "Küstenwache" is a noun in German.
