Seepferdchen/ˈzeːˌp͡feːɐ̯tçən/seahorse; (German beginner swimming badge)
Seepferdchen is a German noun that means seahorse or (German beginner swimming badge). It is pronounced /ˈzeːˌp͡feːɐ̯tçən/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Seepferdchen".
Definitions
1.small marine fish of the genus Hippocampus, known as a seahorse(zoology/animal)
a.marine animal with a curved body and horse-like head
Im Aquarium schwimmt ein kleines Seepferdchen zwischen den Pflanzen.—A small seahorse is swimming among the plants in the aquarium.
2.certificate and badge for beginner swimmers in Germany, awarded to children after passing basic swimming skills(sports/children)
a.badge certifying the ability to swim a short distance
Mein Sohn hat gestern sein Seepferdchen gemacht und ist jetzt ganz stolz.—My son earned his Seepferdchen yesterday and is very proud now.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Seepferdchen | die Seepferdchen |
| Genitive | des Seepferdchens | der Seepferdchen |
| Dative | dem Seepferdchen | den Seepferdchen |
| Accusative | das Seepferdchen | die Seepferdchen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Seepferdchen" mean in English?
- "Seepferdchen" means seahorse or (German beginner swimming badge). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Seepferdchen"?
- "Seepferdchen" is pronounced /ˈzeːˌp͡feːɐ̯tçən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Seepferdchen" der, die, or das?
- "Seepferdchen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Seepferdchen"?
- The plural of "Seepferdchen" is "Seepferdchen".
- What part of speech is "Seepferdchen"?
- "Seepferdchen" is a noun in German.
