NOUN

Loch/lɔx/hole; opening; gap

Loch is a German noun that means hole, opening, or gap. It is pronounced /lɔx/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Löcher".

Definitions

1.an opening or cavity in a surface or object(physical opening)

a.small aperture made by penetration or damage

Es ist ein Loch in meinem Pullover.There is a hole in my sweater.

b.natural or artificial opening in the ground or another material

Der Fuchs verschwand in einem Loch.The fox disappeared into a hole.

2.a gap, omission, or deficiency(figurative)

a.missing portion or lack in something abstract

Es gibt noch einige Löcher in diesem Plan.There are still some gaps in this plan.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Lochdie Löcher
Genitivedes Lochsder Löcher
Dativedem Lochden Löchern
Accusativedas Lochdie Löcher

Frequently asked questions

What does "Loch" mean in English?
"Loch" means hole, opening, or gap. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Loch"?
"Loch" is pronounced /lɔx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Loch" der, die, or das?
"Loch" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Loch"?
The plural of "Loch" is "Löcher".
What part of speech is "Loch"?
"Loch" is a noun in German.

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