NOUN
Stirn/ʃtɪʁn/forehead; brow; front
Stirn is a German noun that means forehead, brow, or front. It is pronounced /ʃtɪʁn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Stirnen".
Definitions
1.forehead, the front part of the head above the eyes(body part)
a.forehead, anatomical sense
Sie runzelte die Stirn, weil sie nachdachte.—She frowned because she was thinking.
2.front or leading part; typically in compounds or metaphorical use(figurative)
a.front part, as in 'Stirnseite' (front side), emphasizing something at the forefront or facing forward
Das Haus steht mit der Stirn zur Straße.—The house faces the street with its front side.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Stirn | die Stirnen |
| Genitive | der Stirn | der Stirnen |
| Dative | der Stirn | den Stirnen |
| Accusative | die Stirn | die Stirnen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stirn" mean in English?
- "Stirn" means forehead, brow, or front. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Stirn"?
- "Stirn" is pronounced /ʃtɪʁn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Stirn" der, die, or das?
- "Stirn" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Stirn"?
- The plural of "Stirn" is "Stirnen".
- What part of speech is "Stirn"?
- "Stirn" is a noun in German.
