Tafel/ˈtaːfl̩/board; noticeboard; bar (of chocolate)
Tafel is a German noun that means board, noticeboard, or bar (of chocolate). It is pronounced /ˈtaːfl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Tafeln".
Definitions
1.a flat surface for writing on, usually in classrooms or meeting rooms(school, writing)
a.blackboard or whiteboard at school
Die Lehrerin schreibt die Aufgabe an die Tafel.—The teacher writes the assignment on the board.
2.noticeboard; board for public information(information)
a.board with posted information
Die Speisekarte hängt an der Tafel vor dem Restaurant.—The menu is posted on the board in front of the restaurant.
3.bar (of chocolate, soap, etc.)(food, objects)
a.solid rectangular piece of chocolate
Er kaufte eine Tafel Schokolade im Supermarkt.—He bought a bar of chocolate at the supermarket.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Tafel | die Tafeln |
| Genitive | der Tafel | der Tafeln |
| Dative | der Tafel | den Tafeln |
| Accusative | die Tafel | die Tafeln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tafel" mean in English?
- "Tafel" means board, noticeboard, or bar (of chocolate). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tafel"?
- "Tafel" is pronounced /ˈtaːfl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tafel" der, die, or das?
- "Tafel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Tafel"?
- The plural of "Tafel" is "Tafeln".
- What part of speech is "Tafel"?
- "Tafel" is a noun in German.
