NOUN
Strophe/ˈʃtʁoːfə/stanza; verse (of a poem or song)
Strophe is a German noun that means stanza or verse (of a poem or song). It is pronounced /ˈʃtʁoːfə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Strophen".
Definitions
1.group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song; stanza; verse(literature, poetry, music)
a.the recurring division in a song or poem, usually set off by blank lines or a refrain
Das Lied hat vier Strophen und einen Refrain.—The song has four verses and a chorus.
b.one specific section of a poem or song, as opposed to other sections or the refrain
Die dritte Strophe ist besonders schwer zu singen.—The third verse is particularly hard to sing.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Strophe | die Strophen |
| Genitive | der Strophe | der Strophen |
| Dative | der Strophe | den Strophen |
| Accusative | die Strophe | die Strophen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Strophe" mean in English?
- "Strophe" means stanza or verse (of a poem or song). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Strophe"?
- "Strophe" is pronounced /ˈʃtʁoːfə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Strophe" der, die, or das?
- "Strophe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Strophe"?
- The plural of "Strophe" is "Strophen".
- What part of speech is "Strophe"?
- "Strophe" is a noun in German.
