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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Segeldie Segel
Genitivedes Segelsder Segel
Dativedem Segelden Segeln
Accusativedas Segeldie 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.

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