PROPER NOUN
Oscar/ˈɔskaʁ/Oscar (film award); Oscar (given name)
Oscar is a German proper noun that means Oscar (film award) or Oscar (given name). It is pronounced /ˈɔskaʁ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Oscars".
Definitions
1.major international film award given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences(film industry)
a.official award for achievements in film, also known as 'Academy Award'
Der Film gewann einen Oscar für die beste Regie.—The film won an Oscar for Best Director.
2.male given name(given name)
a.first name of a male person
Oscar ist ein häufiger Vorname in vielen Ländern.—Oscar is a common first name in many countries.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Oscar | die Oscars |
| Genitive | des Oscars | der Oscars |
| Dative | dem Oscar | den Oscars |
| Accusative | den Oscar | die Oscars |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Oscar" mean in English?
- "Oscar" means Oscar (film award) or Oscar (given name). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Oscar"?
- "Oscar" is pronounced /ˈɔskaʁ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Oscar" der, die, or das?
- "Oscar" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Oscar"?
- The plural of "Oscar" is "Oscars".
- What part of speech is "Oscar"?
- "Oscar" is a proper noun in German.
