NOUN
Lafette/ˌlaˈfɛtə/gun carriage; gun mount
Lafette is a German noun that means gun carriage or gun mount. It is pronounced /ˌlaˈfɛtə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lafetten".
Definitions
1.supporting mount or frame for a heavy gun or artillery piece(military)
a.wheeled structure on which a cannon or artillery piece is mounted
Die Kanone wurde auf einer stabilen Lafette montiert.—The cannon was mounted on a sturdy gun carriage.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Lafette | die Lafetten |
| Genitive | der Lafette | der Lafetten |
| Dative | der Lafette | den Lafetten |
| Accusative | die Lafette | die Lafetten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Lafette" mean in English?
- "Lafette" means gun carriage or gun mount. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Lafette"?
- "Lafette" is pronounced /ˌlaˈfɛtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Lafette" der, die, or das?
- "Lafette" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Lafette"?
- The plural of "Lafette" is "Lafetten".
- What part of speech is "Lafette"?
- "Lafette" is a noun in German.
