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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Spitze | die Spitzen |
| Genitive | der Spitze | der Spitzen |
| Dative | der Spitze | den Spitzen |
| Accusative | die Spitze | die 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.
