NOUN
Lauf/laʊ̯f/run; course; flow
Lauf is a German noun that means run, course, or flow. It is pronounced /laʊ̯f/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Läufe".
Definitions
1.an act of running or a race(sport, movement)
a.a competition where people run
Lisa hat den 100-Meter-Lauf gewonnen.—Lisa won the 100-meter run.
2.course or progression of events(process, progression)
a.development or sequence of something
Im Lauf der Zeit verändert sich vieles.—Many things change in the course of time.
3.flow or movement (of liquids, substances)(flow, physics)
a.flowing movement (e.g., of water)
Der Lauf des Flusses ist hier besonders schnell.—The flow of the river is especially fast here.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Lauf | die Läufe |
| Genitive | des Laufs | der Läufe |
| Dative | dem Lauf | den Läufen |
| Accusative | den Lauf | die Läufe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Lauf" mean in English?
- "Lauf" means run, course, or flow. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Lauf"?
- "Lauf" is pronounced /laʊ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Lauf" der, die, or das?
- "Lauf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Lauf"?
- The plural of "Lauf" is "Läufe".
- What part of speech is "Lauf"?
- "Lauf" is a noun in German.
