Sprache/ˈʃpʁaːxə/language; speech; tongue
Sprache is a German noun that means language, speech, or tongue. It is pronounced /ˈʃpʁaːxə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Sprachen".
Definitions
1.a system of spoken or written communication used by people of a particular country or community(general)
a.the German, English, or another specific language
Ich lerne die deutsche Sprache.—I am learning the German language.
2.the faculty or ability to communicate using words(linguistics)
a.human capacity for communication
Sprache unterscheidet den Menschen vom Tier.—Language distinguishes humans from animals.
3.a specific way of expressing oneself; manner of speaking(manner of speaking)
a.style or tone in communication
Seine Sprache war höflich und zurückhaltend.—His manner of speaking was polite and reserved.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Sprache | die Sprachen |
| Genitive | der Sprache | der Sprachen |
| Dative | der Sprache | den Sprachen |
| Accusative | die Sprache | die Sprachen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sprache" mean in English?
- "Sprache" means language, speech, or tongue. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sprache"?
- "Sprache" is pronounced /ˈʃpʁaːxə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sprache" der, die, or das?
- "Sprache" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Sprache"?
- The plural of "Sprache" is "Sprachen".
- What part of speech is "Sprache"?
- "Sprache" is a noun in German.
