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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Merkmal | die Merkmale |
| Genitive | des Merkmals | der Merkmale |
| Dative | dem Merkmal | den Merkmalen |
| Accusative | das Merkmal | die 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.
