NOUN
Nymphe/ˈnʏmfə/nymph (mythological maiden); nymph (insect larva)
Nymphe is a German noun that means nymph (mythological maiden) or nymph (insect larva). It is pronounced /ˈnʏmfə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Nymphen".
Definitions
1.a female nature deity or spirit in Greek and Roman mythology(mythology)
a.young, beautiful mythological being associated with nature
In der griechischen Mythologie war eine Nymphe mit dem Wald verbunden.—In Greek mythology, a nymph was associated with the forest.
2.larval stage of some insects, especially before becoming an adult(biology)
a.immature form of an insect, usually resembling the adult but smaller
Die Libellenlarve wird auch als Nymphe bezeichnet.—The dragonfly larva is also called a nymph.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Nymphe | die Nymphen |
| Genitive | der Nymphe | der Nymphen |
| Dative | der Nymphe | den Nymphen |
| Accusative | die Nymphe | die Nymphen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nymphe" mean in English?
- "Nymphe" means nymph (mythological maiden) or nymph (insect larva). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nymphe"?
- "Nymphe" is pronounced /ˈnʏmfə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nymphe" der, die, or das?
- "Nymphe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Nymphe"?
- The plural of "Nymphe" is "Nymphen".
- What part of speech is "Nymphe"?
- "Nymphe" is a noun in German.
