NOUN
Stativ/ʃtaˈtiːf/tripod; stand; support (for camera/instrument)
Stativ is a German noun that means tripod, stand, or support (for camera/instrument). It is pronounced /ʃtaˈtiːf/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Stative".
Definitions
1.a device with three or more legs used to hold a camera, measuring instrument, or other object steady(photography, optics, laboratory)
a.tripod or stand used for cameras or optical devices
Das Stativ sorgt dafür, dass die Kamera beim Fotografieren nicht wackelt.—The tripod ensures that the camera does not shake when taking pictures.
b.support or stand for scientific or technical instruments
Im Labor steht das Reagenzglas auf einem Stativ.—In the laboratory, the test tube sits on a stand.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Stativ | die Stative |
| Genitive | des Stativs | der Stative |
| Dative | dem Stativ | den Stativen |
| Accusative | das Stativ | die Stative |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stativ" mean in English?
- "Stativ" means tripod, stand, or support (for camera/instrument). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Stativ"?
- "Stativ" is pronounced /ʃtaˈtiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Stativ" der, die, or das?
- "Stativ" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Stativ"?
- The plural of "Stativ" is "Stative".
- What part of speech is "Stativ"?
- "Stativ" is a noun in German.
