NOUN
Lücke/ˈlʏkə/gap; blank; loophole
Lücke is a German noun that means gap, blank, or loophole. It is pronounced /ˈlʏkə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lücken".
Definitions
1.an empty space between things; something that is missing(general)
a.empty space or break in something
Zwischen den Häusern gibt es eine große Lücke.—There is a big gap between the houses.
b.missing part or information
Bitte füllen Sie die Lücken im Text aus.—Please fill in the blanks in the text.
2.a loophole or omission (especially in rules or laws)(legal, figurative)
a.gap in regulations allowing avoidance
Die Firma nutzt eine Lücke im Gesetz.—The company is exploiting a loophole in the law.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Lücke | die Lücken |
| Genitive | der Lücke | der Lücken |
| Dative | der Lücke | den Lücken |
| Accusative | die Lücke | die Lücken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Lücke" mean in English?
- "Lücke" means gap, blank, or loophole. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Lücke"?
- "Lücke" is pronounced /ˈlʏkə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Lücke" der, die, or das?
- "Lücke" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Lücke"?
- The plural of "Lücke" is "Lücken".
- What part of speech is "Lücke"?
- "Lücke" is a noun in German.
