NOUN
Segen/ˈzeːɡŋ̩/blessing; benediction; good fortune
Segen is a German noun that means blessing, benediction, or good fortune. It is pronounced /ˈzeːɡŋ̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Segen".
Definitions
1.a blessing or benediction, especially given by God or in a religious context(religion)
a.a spoken prayer or formula asking for divine favor
Der Priester erteilte den Segen am Ende der Messe.—The priest gave the blessing at the end of the mass.
2.something very positive or helpful; good fortune(figurative, general)
a.something considered very beneficial
Die Erfindung des Internets ist ein Segen für die Wissenschaft.—The invention of the internet is a blessing for science.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Segen | die Segen |
| Genitive | des Segens | der Segen |
| Dative | dem Segen | den Segen |
| Accusative | den Segen | die Segen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Segen" mean in English?
- "Segen" means blessing, benediction, or good fortune. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Segen"?
- "Segen" is pronounced /ˈzeːɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Segen" der, die, or das?
- "Segen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Segen"?
- The plural of "Segen" is "Segen".
- What part of speech is "Segen"?
- "Segen" is a noun in German.
