NOUN

Quarz/kvaʁt͡s/quartz

Quarz is a German noun that means quartz. It is pronounced /kvaʁt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Quarze".

Definitions

1.a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon dioxide(mineralogy)

a.transparent or milky white variety of the mineral

Quarz ist einer der häufigsten Mineralien der Erdkruste.Quartz is one of the most common minerals in the Earth's crust.

b.refers to varieties used in industry, jewelry, or electronics

Für Uhren wird oft Quarz verwendet, weil er sehr genau schwingt.Quartz is often used for clocks because it oscillates very precisely.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Quarzdie Quarze
Genitivedes Quarzesder Quarze
Dativedem Quarzden Quarzen
Accusativeden Quarzdie Quarze

Frequently asked questions

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

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