NOUN

Loch/lɔx/hole; gap; cavity

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

Definitions

1.an opening or hollow space in a solid surface(physical object)

a.a round or irregular empty space (natural or made)

Das Loch in der Wand muss repariert werden.The hole in the wall must be repaired.

2.a lack; missing part; something absent(abstract/figurative)

a.a gap or deficiency

Es gibt noch viele Löcher in meinem Wissen.There are still many gaps in my knowledge.

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, gap, or cavity. 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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