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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Pech | die Peche |
| Genitive | des Peches | der Peche |
| Dative | dem Pech | den Pechen |
| Accusative | das Pech | die 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.
