NOUN
Staub/ʃtaʊ̯p/dust; fine powder
Staub is a German noun that means dust or fine powder. It is pronounced /ʃtaʊ̯p/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.tiny dry particles that float in the air or settle on surfaces(general)
a.fine dry material found on objects or in the air
Es liegt viel Staub auf dem Regal.—There is a lot of dust on the shelf.
2.very fine solid particulate matter, often from minerals or substances(science; chemistry)
a.powder formed when crushing or grinding solid materials
Durch das Schleifen entsteht feiner Staub.—Finely ground dust is produced by sanding.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Staub | — |
| Genitive | des Staubes | — |
| Dative | dem Staub | — |
| Accusative | den Staub | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Staub" mean in English?
- "Staub" means dust or fine powder. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Staub"?
- "Staub" is pronounced /ʃtaʊ̯p/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Staub" der, die, or das?
- "Staub" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Staub"?
- "Staub" is a noun in German.
