NOUN
Testament/tɛstaˈmɛnt/will; testament; (bible) testament
Testament is a German noun that means will, testament, or (bible) testament. It is pronounced /tɛstaˈmɛnt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Testamente".
Definitions
1.a legally binding document declaring how a person’s property should be distributed after death(law)
a.last will and testament
Mein Großvater hat sein Testament letztes Jahr aufgesetzt.—My grandfather made his will last year.
2.section of the Bible (Old or New Testament)(religion)
a.part of the Christian holy scriptures
Das Neue Testament ist ein Teil der Bibel.—The New Testament is part of the Bible.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Testament | die Testamente |
| Genitive | des Testaments | der Testamente |
| Dative | dem Testament | den Testamenten |
| Accusative | das Testament | die Testamente |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Testament" mean in English?
- "Testament" means will, testament, or (bible) testament. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Testament"?
- "Testament" is pronounced /tɛstaˈmɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Testament" der, die, or das?
- "Testament" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Testament"?
- The plural of "Testament" is "Testamente".
- What part of speech is "Testament"?
- "Testament" is a noun in German.
