NOUN
Scheinwerfer/ˈʃaɪ̯nˌvɛʁfɐ/headlight; spotlight; floodlight
Scheinwerfer is a German noun that means headlight, spotlight, or floodlight. It is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯nˌvɛʁfɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Scheinwerfer".
Definitions
1.a strong front-facing lamp on a vehicle(automotive)
a.headlight of a car, motorcycle, etc.
Die Scheinwerfer des Autos waren eingeschaltet.—The car's headlights were on.
2.a powerful, focused lamp used to illuminate an area or object(stage/film/illumination)
a.spotlight or floodlight in theaters, film sets, construction, etc.
Der Schauspieler stand im grellen Licht des Scheinwerfers.—The actor stood in the bright light of the spotlight.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Scheinwerfer | die Scheinwerfer |
| Genitive | des Scheinwerfers | der Scheinwerfer |
| Dative | dem Scheinwerfer | den Scheinwerfern |
| Accusative | den Scheinwerfer | die Scheinwerfer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Scheinwerfer" mean in English?
- "Scheinwerfer" means headlight, spotlight, or floodlight. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Scheinwerfer"?
- "Scheinwerfer" is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯nˌvɛʁfɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Scheinwerfer" der, die, or das?
- "Scheinwerfer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Scheinwerfer"?
- The plural of "Scheinwerfer" is "Scheinwerfer".
- What part of speech is "Scheinwerfer"?
- "Scheinwerfer" is a noun in German.
