NOUN

Pech/pɛç/bad luck; misfortune; pitch (tar)

Pech is a German noun that means bad luck, misfortune, or pitch (tar). It is pronounced /pɛç/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Peche".

Definitions

1.unfortunate event or series of events; misfortune(bad luck, everyday)

a.ill luck, mishap

Ich hatte Pech und habe meinen Schlüssel verloren.I had bad luck and lost my key.

b.expression of sympathy for bad luck

Pech gehabt!Tough luck!

2.sticky black substance from tar, used in industry(material, technical)

a.pitch, tar

Das Dach wurde mit Pech abgedichtet.The roof was sealed with pitch.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Pechdie Peche
Genitivedes Pechesder Peche
Dativedem Pechden Pechen
Accusativedas Pechdie Peche

Frequently asked questions

What does "Pech" mean in English?
"Pech" means bad luck, misfortune, or pitch (tar). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Pech"?
"Pech" is pronounced /pɛç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Pech" der, die, or das?
"Pech" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Pech"?
The plural of "Pech" is "Peche".
What part of speech is "Pech"?
"Pech" is a noun in German.

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