NOUN

Merkmal/ˈmɛʁkmaːl/feature; characteristic; attribute

Merkmal is a German noun that means feature, characteristic, or attribute. It is pronounced /ˈmɛʁkmaːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Merkmale".

Definitions

1.a feature or characteristic that distinguishes a person, thing, or situation(general)

a.distinctive attribute or property

Ein wesentliches Merkmal dieses Autos ist sein sparsamer Verbrauch.A key feature of this car is its low fuel consumption.

b.symptom or sign for recognizing something

Hohes Fieber ist ein typisches Merkmal dieser Krankheit.High fever is a typical symptom of this illness.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Merkmaldie Merkmale
Genitivedes Merkmalsder Merkmale
Dativedem Merkmalden Merkmalen
Accusativedas Merkmaldie Merkmale

Frequently asked questions

What does "Merkmal" mean in English?
"Merkmal" means feature, characteristic, or attribute. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Merkmal"?
"Merkmal" is pronounced /ˈmɛʁkmaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Merkmal" der, die, or das?
"Merkmal" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Merkmal"?
The plural of "Merkmal" is "Merkmale".
What part of speech is "Merkmal"?
"Merkmal" is a noun in German.

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