NOUN

Schlagzeug/ˈʃlaːkˌt͡sɔɪ̯k/drum kit; drums; percussion

Schlagzeug is a German noun that means drum kit, drums, or percussion. It is pronounced /ˈʃlaːkˌt͡sɔɪ̯k/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Schlagzeuge".

Definitions

1.A set of drums and cymbals played by a drummer(music)

a.the ensemble of drums and cymbals as a unit

Mein Bruder spielt Schlagzeug in einer Band.My brother plays drums in a band.

2.Percussion instruments in general(music)

a.the percussion section of an orchestra

Im Orchester übernimmt das Schlagzeug wichtige Rhythmusaufgaben.In the orchestra, the percussion section handles important rhythm duties.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Schlagzeugdie Schlagzeuge
Genitivedes Schlagzeugesder Schlagzeuge
Dativedem Schlagzeugden Schlagzeugen
Accusativedas Schlagzeugdie Schlagzeuge

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schlagzeug" mean in English?
"Schlagzeug" means drum kit, drums, or percussion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schlagzeug"?
"Schlagzeug" is pronounced /ˈʃlaːkˌt͡sɔɪ̯k/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schlagzeug" der, die, or das?
"Schlagzeug" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Schlagzeug"?
The plural of "Schlagzeug" is "Schlagzeuge".
What part of speech is "Schlagzeug"?
"Schlagzeug" is a noun in German.

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