NOUN

Spaten/ˈʃpaːtn̩/spade; shovel

Spaten is a German noun that means spade or shovel. It is pronounced /ˈʃpaːtn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Spaten".

Definitions

1.a sturdy tool with a flat, typically rectangular blade and a long handle, used for digging(tool, gardening)

a.used to dig or move soil

Der Gärtner gräbt mit dem Spaten ein Loch für den Baum.The gardener is digging a hole for the tree with the spade.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Spatendie Spaten
Genitivedes Spatensder Spaten
Dativedem Spatenden Spaten
Accusativeden Spatendie Spaten

Frequently asked questions

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

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