NOUN

Salbe/ˈzalbə/ointment; salve; cream

Salbe is a German noun that means ointment, salve, or cream. It is pronounced /ˈzalbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Salben".

Definitions

1.a soft, greasy substance for application to the skin to heal or soothe(medicine)

a.medicinal preparation applied to the skin

Die Ärztin hat mir eine Salbe gegen den Ausschlag verschrieben.The doctor prescribed an ointment for my rash.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Salbedie Salben
Genitiveder Salbeder Salben
Dativeder Salbeden Salben
Accusativedie Salbedie Salben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Salbe" mean in English?
"Salbe" means ointment, salve, or cream. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Salbe"?
"Salbe" is pronounced /ˈzalbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Salbe" der, die, or das?
"Salbe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Salbe"?
The plural of "Salbe" is "Salben".
What part of speech is "Salbe"?
"Salbe" is a noun in German.

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