NOUN
Maschine/maˈʃiːnə/machine; engine; device
Maschine is a German noun that means machine, engine, or device. It is pronounced /maˈʃiːnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Maschinen".
Definitions
1.device with moving parts that uses power to perform a particular task(technology)
a.mechanical or electrical device used for work or tasks
Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt.—The washing machine is broken.
b.complex technical apparatus
Die Maschine wurde von Ingenieuren entwickelt.—The machine was developed by engineers.
2.engine of a vehicle, especially an airplane(transport)
a.engine or motor (especially of aircraft)
Die Maschine startet in fünf Minuten.—The (air)plane takes off in five minutes.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Maschine | die Maschinen |
| Genitive | der Maschine | der Maschinen |
| Dative | der Maschine | den Maschinen |
| Accusative | die Maschine | die Maschinen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Maschine" mean in English?
- "Maschine" means machine, engine, or device. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Maschine"?
- "Maschine" is pronounced /maˈʃiːnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Maschine" der, die, or das?
- "Maschine" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Maschine"?
- The plural of "Maschine" is "Maschinen".
- What part of speech is "Maschine"?
- "Maschine" is a noun in German.
