NOUN

Spur/ʃpuːɐ̯/trace; track; clue

Spur is a German noun that means trace, track, or clue. It is pronounced /ʃpuːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Spuren".

Definitions

1.a visible mark or sign left by something or someone(general)

a.a mark left on the ground, especially by a person, animal, or vehicle

Im Schnee waren die Spuren eines Fuchses zu sehen.In the snow, the tracks of a fox could be seen.

2.a clue or evidence pointing to something(figurative)

a.an indication or sign of something having been present

Die Polizei sucht nach Spuren am Tatort.The police are looking for clues at the crime scene.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Spurdie Spuren
Genitiveder Spurder Spuren
Dativeder Spurden Spuren
Accusativedie Spurdie Spuren

Frequently asked questions

What does "Spur" mean in English?
"Spur" means trace, track, or clue. 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.

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