NOUN

Spitze/ˈʃpɪt͡sə/tip; point; lace

Spitze is a German noun that means tip, point, or lace. It is pronounced /ˈʃpɪt͡sə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Spitzen".

Definitions

1.tip or pointed end of an object(shape or position)

a.the sharp or narrow end of something

Die Spitze des Bleistifts ist abgebrochen.The tip of the pencil is broken off.

2.first place; leading position(position or achievement)

a.in a ranking or competition

Er ist wieder an der Spitze der Tabelle.He is back at the top of the table/standings.

3.delicate ornamental fabric; lace(textiles)

a.fine decorative material

Das Kleid ist mit Spitze verziert.The dress is decorated with lace.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Spitzedie Spitzen
Genitiveder Spitzeder Spitzen
Dativeder Spitzeden Spitzen
Accusativedie Spitzedie Spitzen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Spitze" mean in English?
"Spitze" means tip, point, or lace. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Spitze"?
"Spitze" is pronounced /ˈʃpɪt͡sə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Spitze" der, die, or das?
"Spitze" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Spitze"?
The plural of "Spitze" is "Spitzen".
What part of speech is "Spitze"?
"Spitze" is a noun in German.

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