NOUN

Samen/ˈzaːmən/seed; semen

Samen is a German noun that means seed or semen. It is pronounced /ˈzaːmən/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Samen".

Definitions

1.seed of a plant(biology/plant)

a.a small part produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow

Die Sonnenblumenkerne sind eigentlich die Samen der Pflanze.The sunflower seeds are actually the seeds of the plant.

2.semen (male reproductive fluid)(biology/medicine)

a.fluid containing sperm cells

Im Samen befinden sich Spermien.Sperm cells are found in semen.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Samendie Samen
Genitivedes Samensder Samen
Dativedem Samenden Samen
Accusativeden Samendie Samen

Frequently asked questions

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

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