Rekord/ʁeˈkɔʁt/record (achievement); best performance; record (statistics)
Rekord is a German noun that means record (achievement), best performance, or record (statistics). It is pronounced /ʁeˈkɔʁt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Rekorde".
Definitions
1.best performance or result ever achieved in a particular field or event(achievement/sports)
a.highest reached value or achievement
Er hat einen neuen Rekord im 100-Meter-Lauf aufgestellt.—He set a new record in the 100-meter dash.
b.unprecedented quantity or value
Die Temperaturen erreichten dieses Jahr einen Rekord.—The temperatures reached a record this year.
2.officially registered best value or performance in statistics or documents(statistical/official registration)
a.documented best number in statistics
Laut Statistik ist das der höchste Rekord seit zehn Jahren.—According to statistics, that is the highest record in ten years.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Rekord | die Rekorde |
| Genitive | des Rekordes | der Rekorde |
| Dative | dem Rekord | den Rekorden |
| Accusative | den Rekord | die Rekorde |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rekord" mean in English?
- "Rekord" means record (achievement), best performance, or record (statistics). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rekord"?
- "Rekord" is pronounced /ʁeˈkɔʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rekord" der, die, or das?
- "Rekord" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Rekord"?
- The plural of "Rekord" is "Rekorde".
- What part of speech is "Rekord"?
- "Rekord" is a noun in German.
