NOUN

Taste/ˈtastə/button; key (on keyboard); switch

Taste is a German noun that means button, key (on keyboard), or switch. It is pronounced /ˈtastə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Tasten".

Definitions

1.button or switch on a device(technology)

a.button to press for an operation

Bitte drücken Sie die grüne Taste, um das Gerät einzuschalten.Please press the green button to turn on the device.

2.key on a keyboard(computers)

a.keyboard key

Die Enter-Taste befindet sich in der Mitte der Tastatur.The Enter key is located in the middle of the keyboard.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Tastedie Tasten
Genitiveder Tasteder Tasten
Dativeder Tasteden Tasten
Accusativedie Tastedie Tasten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Taste" mean in English?
"Taste" means button, key (on keyboard), or switch. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Taste"?
"Taste" is pronounced /ˈtastə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Taste" der, die, or das?
"Taste" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Taste"?
The plural of "Taste" is "Tasten".
What part of speech is "Taste"?
"Taste" is a noun in German.

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