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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Pilz | die Pilze |
| Genitive | des Pilzes | der Pilze |
| Dative | dem Pilz | den Pilzen |
| Accusative | den Pilz | die 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.
