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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Objektivdie Objektive
Genitivedes Objektivsder Objektive
Dativedem Objektivden Objektiven
Accusativedas Objektivdie 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.

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