NOUN
Symbol/zʏmˈboːl/symbol; emblem; sign
Symbol is a German noun that means symbol, emblem, or sign. It is pronounced /zʏmˈboːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Symbole".
Definitions
1.a thing that represents or stands for something else(general)
a.a sign, figure, or object with a particular meaning
Die Taube ist ein Symbol für Frieden.—The dove is a symbol of peace.
2.a character or sign used to represent a quantity, operation, or element(mathematics, science)
a.written character in scientific context
H₂O ist das chemische Symbol für Wasser.—H₂O is the chemical symbol for water.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Symbol | die Symbole |
| Genitive | des Symbols | der Symbole |
| Dative | dem Symbol | den Symbolen |
| Accusative | das Symbol | die Symbole |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Symbol" mean in English?
- "Symbol" means symbol, emblem, or sign. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Symbol"?
- "Symbol" is pronounced /zʏmˈboːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Symbol" der, die, or das?
- "Symbol" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Symbol"?
- The plural of "Symbol" is "Symbole".
- What part of speech is "Symbol"?
- "Symbol" is a noun in German.
