NOUN

Sklave/ˈsklaːvə/slave; bondsman

Sklave is a German noun that means slave or bondsman. It is pronounced /ˈsklaːvə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Sklaven".

Definitions

1.a person who is legally the property of another and forced to obey them(historical; social)

a.human being without personal freedom, owned by another person

Im alten Rom waren viele Menschen Sklaven.In ancient Rome, many people were slaves.

2.person who is completely dependent on or dominated by something or someone(figurative; colloquial)

a.someone under the strong influence or control of a thing or habit

Er ist ein Sklave seiner Gewohnheiten.He is a slave to his habits.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Sklavedie Sklaven
Genitivedes Sklavender Sklaven
Dativedem Sklavenden Sklaven
Accusativeden Sklavendie Sklaven

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sklave" mean in English?
"Sklave" means slave or bondsman. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Sklave"?
"Sklave" is pronounced /ˈsklaːvə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Sklave" der, die, or das?
"Sklave" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Sklave"?
The plural of "Sklave" is "Sklaven".
What part of speech is "Sklave"?
"Sklave" is a noun in German.

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