NOUN
Lippe/ˈlɪpə/lip; edge (of a vessel); Lippe (river, PROPN)
Lippe is a German noun that means lip, edge (of a vessel), or Lippe (river, PROPN). It is pronounced /ˈlɪpə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lippen".
Definitions
1.the soft, movable part forming the edge of the mouth(body part)
a.one of the two fleshy folds of skin around the mouth
Sie hat sich auf die Lippe gebissen.—She bit her lip.
2.the rim or edge of something, especially a vessel(object edge)
a.edge or rim of a cup, bowl, or similar object
Der Kaffee brannte an der Lippe der Tasse.—The coffee burned at the rim of the cup.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Lippe | die Lippen |
| Genitive | der Lippe | der Lippen |
| Dative | der Lippe | den Lippen |
| Accusative | die Lippe | die Lippen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Lippe" mean in English?
- "Lippe" means lip, edge (of a vessel), or Lippe (river, PROPN). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Lippe"?
- "Lippe" is pronounced /ˈlɪpə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Lippe" der, die, or das?
- "Lippe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Lippe"?
- The plural of "Lippe" is "Lippen".
- What part of speech is "Lippe"?
- "Lippe" is a noun in German.
