NOUN
Mine/ˈmiːnə/mine (explosive); mine (for minerals)
Mine is a German noun that means mine (explosive) or mine (for minerals). 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(explosives/military)
a.land mine, naval mine, etc.
In diesem Gebiet wurden während des Krieges viele Minen verlegt.—Many mines were laid in this area during the war.
2.place where minerals or other materials are extracted from the ground(mining/industry)
a.coal mine, gold mine, etc.
Die Arbeiter fahren jeden Tag in die Mine, um Kohle abzubauen.—The workers go into the mine every day to extract coal.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Mine | die Minen |
| Genitive | der Mine | der Minen |
| Dative | der Mine | den Minen |
| Accusative | die Mine | die Minen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mine" mean in English?
- "Mine" means mine (explosive) or mine (for minerals). 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.
