NOUN
Plankton/ˈplaŋktɔn/plankton
Plankton is a German noun that means plankton. It is pronounced /ˈplaŋktɔn/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.very small and mostly microscopic organisms that float or drift in water, serving as a primary food source in aquatic ecosystems(biology; aquatic life)
a.tiny plant organisms (phytoplankton) in water
Phytoplankton ist die Grundlage der Nahrungskette im Meer.—Phytoplankton is the basis of the food chain in the sea.
b.tiny animal organisms (zooplankton) in water
Fische ernähren sich oft von Zooplankton.—Fish often feed on zooplankton.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Plankton | — |
| Genitive | des Planktons | — |
| Dative | dem Plankton | — |
| Accusative | das Plankton | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Plankton" mean in English?
- "Plankton" means plankton. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Plankton"?
- "Plankton" is pronounced /ˈplaŋktɔn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Plankton" der, die, or das?
- "Plankton" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Plankton"?
- "Plankton" is a noun in German.
