Strecke/ˈʃtʁɛkə/stretch; route; distance
Strecke is a German noun that means stretch, route, or distance. It is pronounced /ˈʃtʁɛkə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Strecken".
Definitions
1.a piece or length of space between two points(distance/length)
a.stretch of road, rail, or path
Wir sind eine lange Strecke zu Fuß gegangen.—We walked a long stretch on foot.
2.route or section of a road, railway or other connection(route/line)
a.designated route of travel
Die Strecke zwischen Berlin und Hamburg wird modernisiert.—The route between Berlin and Hamburg is being modernized.
3.the set course or distance to be covered in a competition(sports)
a.fixed competition distance
Die Strecke im Marathon beträgt 42,195 Kilometer.—The distance in a marathon is 42.195 kilometers.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Strecke | die Strecken |
| Genitive | der Strecke | der Strecken |
| Dative | der Strecke | den Strecken |
| Accusative | die Strecke | die Strecken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Strecke" mean in English?
- "Strecke" means stretch, route, or distance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Strecke"?
- "Strecke" is pronounced /ˈʃtʁɛkə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Strecke" der, die, or das?
- "Strecke" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Strecke"?
- The plural of "Strecke" is "Strecken".
- What part of speech is "Strecke"?
- "Strecke" is a noun in German.
