Text/tɛkst/text; passage; script
Text is a German noun that means text, passage, or script. It is pronounced /tɛkst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Texte".
Definitions
1.a written or printed work, especially one that forms the main content of a document, book, etc.(general language)
a.coherent written content for reading or studying
In der Prüfung mussten wir einen kurzen Text analysieren.—In the exam, we had to analyze a short text.
2.a passage or article to be read or interpreted(school/university)
a.shorter passage used for comprehension, translation, etc.
Die Lehrerin gibt uns jede Woche einen neuen Text zum Lesen.—The teacher gives us a new text to read every week.
3.the script or words of a play, speech, or broadcast(theater/media)
a.spoken or performed script or lyrics
Der Schauspieler hat den Text vergessen.—The actor forgot the script.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Text | die Texte |
| Genitive | des Textes | der Texte |
| Dative | dem Text | den Texten |
| Accusative | den Text | die Texte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Text" mean in English?
- "Text" means text, passage, or script. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Text"?
- "Text" is pronounced /tɛkst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Text" der, die, or das?
- "Text" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Text"?
- The plural of "Text" is "Texte".
- What part of speech is "Text"?
- "Text" is a noun in German.
