Schwelle/ˈʃvɛlə/threshold; doorstep; brink
Schwelle is a German noun that means threshold, doorstep, or brink. It is pronounced /ˈʃvɛlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schwellen".
Definitions
1.raised strip at the bottom of a doorway(location)
a.doorstep or sill at the bottom of a door
Bitte achte auf die Schwelle, wenn du den Raum betrittst.—Please watch the threshold when you enter the room.
2.beginning point; critical point(figurative)
a.the point at which something starts or changes
Das Land steht an der Schwelle zu einer neuen Ära.—The country stands on the brink of a new era.
3.minimum limit or value needed to trigger a reaction or process(science/medicine)
a.minimum value needed, e.g., threshold of pain
Die Schmerzschwelle ist bei jedem Menschen unterschiedlich.—The pain threshold is different for each person.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schwelle | die Schwellen |
| Genitive | der Schwelle | der Schwellen |
| Dative | der Schwelle | den Schwellen |
| Accusative | die Schwelle | die Schwellen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schwelle" mean in English?
- "Schwelle" means threshold, doorstep, or brink. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schwelle"?
- "Schwelle" is pronounced /ˈʃvɛlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schwelle" der, die, or das?
- "Schwelle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Schwelle"?
- The plural of "Schwelle" is "Schwellen".
- What part of speech is "Schwelle"?
- "Schwelle" is a noun in German.
