NOUN
Objektiv/ˌɔpjɛkˈtiːf/lens (photography); objective (rare, technical)
Objektiv is a German noun that means lens (photography) or objective (rare, technical). It is pronounced /ˌɔpjɛkˈtiːf/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Objektive".
Definitions
1.lens of a camera or optical device(photography, optics)
a.glass part of a camera that focuses light to form an image
Ich habe ein neues Objektiv für meine Kamera gekauft.—I bought a new lens for my camera.
2.objective lens in microscopes or optical instruments(technology, rare/technical)
a.lens closest to the object in scientific instruments
Das Objektiv des Mikroskops liefert eine starke Vergrößerung.—The microscope's objective provides strong magnification.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Objektiv | die Objektive |
| Genitive | des Objektivs | der Objektive |
| Dative | dem Objektiv | den Objektiven |
| Accusative | das Objektiv | die Objektive |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Objektiv" mean in English?
- "Objektiv" means lens (photography) or objective (rare, technical). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Objektiv"?
- "Objektiv" is pronounced /ˌɔpjɛkˈtiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Objektiv" der, die, or das?
- "Objektiv" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Objektiv"?
- The plural of "Objektiv" is "Objektive".
- What part of speech is "Objektiv"?
- "Objektiv" is a noun in German.
