NOUN
Spur/ʃpuːɐ̯/trace; track; lane
Spur is a German noun that means trace, track, or lane. It is pronounced /ʃpuːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Spuren".
Definitions
1.a visible trace or indication left behind(sign or hint)
a.mark or sign left by something or someone
Die Polizei fand keine Spuren am Tatort.—The police found no traces at the crime scene.
2.track or path left by movement(pathway)
a.mark left on the ground, typically by a vehicle or animal
Im Schnee waren die Spuren eines Fuchses zu sehen.—The tracks of a fox could be seen in the snow.
3.a traffic lane on a road or route(traffic)
a.lane for cars, trains, or skiers
Er wechselte auf die linke Spur, um zu überholen.—He changed to the left lane to overtake.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Spur | die Spuren |
| Genitive | der Spur | der Spuren |
| Dative | der Spur | den Spuren |
| Accusative | die Spur | die Spuren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Spur" mean in English?
- "Spur" means trace, track, or lane. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Spur"?
- "Spur" is pronounced /ʃpuːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Spur" der, die, or das?
- "Spur" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Spur"?
- The plural of "Spur" is "Spuren".
- What part of speech is "Spur"?
- "Spur" is a noun in German.
