NOUN

Mine/ˈmiːnə/mine (explosive); mine (mineshaft); refill (pen)

Mine is a German noun that means mine (explosive), mine (mineshaft), or refill (pen). It is pronounced /ˈmiːnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Minen".

Definitions

1.explosive device placed on or under the ground or water(explosive device)

a.land or sea explosive device

Das Gebiet ist voller Minen und sehr gefährlich.The area is full of mines and very dangerous.

2.place where minerals or coal are extracted from the earth(underground extraction)

a.mineshaft or pit

Er arbeitet in einer Mine in Südafrika.He works in a mine in South Africa.

3.refill or lead insert for a pencil or pen(stationery)

a.pencil or pen refill

Die Mine meines Kugelschreibers ist leer.The refill of my ballpoint pen is empty.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Minedie Minen
Genitiveder Mineder Minen
Dativeder Mineden Minen
Accusativedie Minedie Minen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Mine" mean in English?
"Mine" means mine (explosive), mine (mineshaft), or refill (pen). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Mine"?
"Mine" is pronounced /ˈmiːnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Mine" der, die, or das?
"Mine" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Mine"?
The plural of "Mine" is "Minen".
What part of speech is "Mine"?
"Mine" is a noun in German.

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