NOUN
Terrain/tɛˈʁɛ̃ː/terrain; ground; site
Terrain is a German noun that means terrain, ground, or site. It is pronounced /tɛˈʁɛ̃ː/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Terrains".
Definitions
1.area of land with specific physical characteristics(geography/landscape)
a.land, especially considering its shape, nature, or use
Das Gelände ist schwierig zu begehen, das Terrain ist steil und steinig.—The terrain is difficult to walk on; the ground is steep and rocky.
2.piece of land, often designated for a particular use or property(construction/real estate)
a.site or lot used for building, sports, etc.
Auf diesem Terrain soll ein neues Wohnhaus entstehen.—A new residential building is to be constructed on this site.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Terrain | die Terrains |
| Genitive | des Terrains | der Terrains |
| Dative | dem Terrain | den Terrains |
| Accusative | das Terrain | die Terrains |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Terrain" mean in English?
- "Terrain" means terrain, ground, or site. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Terrain"?
- "Terrain" is pronounced /tɛˈʁɛ̃ː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Terrain" der, die, or das?
- "Terrain" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Terrain"?
- The plural of "Terrain" is "Terrains".
- What part of speech is "Terrain"?
- "Terrain" is a noun in German.
