NOUN
Segel/ˈzeːɡl̩/sail
Segel is a German noun that means sail. It is pronounced /ˈzeːɡl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Segel".
Definitions
1.piece of fabric used to catch wind and propel a boat(nautical)
a.main sail of a boat
Das Segel flatterte im Wind.—The sail fluttered in the wind.
2.something that moves or is driven by the wind(figurative, rare)
a.used metaphorically to describe inspiration or drive
Die Hoffnung war das Segel, das ihn vorantrieb.—Hope was the sail that drove him forward.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Segel | die Segel |
| Genitive | des Segels | der Segel |
| Dative | dem Segel | den Segeln |
| Accusative | das Segel | die Segel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Segel" mean in English?
- "Segel" means sail. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Segel"?
- "Segel" is pronounced /ˈzeːɡl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Segel" der, die, or das?
- "Segel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Segel"?
- The plural of "Segel" is "Segel".
- What part of speech is "Segel"?
- "Segel" is a noun in German.
