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
| 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 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.
