NOUN

Pfad/p͡faːt/path; trail; track

Pfad is a German noun that means path, trail, or track. It is pronounced /p͡faːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Pfade".

Definitions

1.narrow way or track formed by people or animals(nature, outdoors)

a.small footpath in a forest, field, etc.

Wir sind dem schmalen Pfad durch den Wald gefolgt.We followed the narrow path through the forest.

2.way or means to achieve a goal(figurative, abstract)

a.figurative course of action or solution

Sie haben einen neuen Pfad zur Problemlösung eingeschlagen.They have taken a new path to solve the problem.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Pfaddie Pfade
Genitivedes Pfadsder Pfade
Dativedem Pfadden Pfaden
Accusativeden Pfaddie Pfade

Frequently asked questions

What does "Pfad" mean in English?
"Pfad" means path, trail, or track. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Pfad"?
"Pfad" is pronounced /p͡faːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Pfad" der, die, or das?
"Pfad" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Pfad"?
The plural of "Pfad" is "Pfade".
What part of speech is "Pfad"?
"Pfad" is a noun in German.

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