NOUN

Pilz/pɪlt͡s/mushroom; fungus

Pilz is a German noun that means mushroom or fungus. It is pronounced /pɪlt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Pilze".

Definitions

1.an organism, typically with a stem and cap, often edible as a vegetable(botany/food)

a.an edible mushroom

Ich habe im Wald Pilze gesammelt.I collected mushrooms in the forest.

2.a type of fungus, including microorganisms or molds(biology/medical)

a.a harmful fungus, often causing infection

Der Pilz verursacht Hautausschlag.The fungus causes a skin rash.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Pilzdie Pilze
Genitivedes Pilzesder Pilze
Dativedem Pilzden Pilzen
Accusativeden Pilzdie Pilze

Frequently asked questions

What does "Pilz" mean in English?
"Pilz" means mushroom or fungus. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Pilz"?
"Pilz" is pronounced /pɪlt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Pilz" der, die, or das?
"Pilz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Pilz"?
The plural of "Pilz" is "Pilze".
What part of speech is "Pilz"?
"Pilz" is a noun in German.

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