Tor/toːɐ̯/gate; goal (in sports); fool (archaic/literary)
Tor is a German noun that means gate, goal (in sports), or fool (archaic/literary). It is pronounced /toːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Tore".
Definitions
1.large entrance or gateway in a wall, fence, etc.(location/structure)
a.opening for entry or exit, usually with a gate or door
Das Tor zur Stadt war fest verschlossen.—The gate to the city was tightly closed.
2.goal (space or net into which a ball is played to score)(sports)
a.opening or frame for scoring in sports like football
Er schoss das entscheidende Tor im Finale.—He scored the decisive goal in the final.
3.fool; simple-minded person (rare/literary)(archaic/literary, person)
a.a foolish or naive person (arch. or poetic)
Nur Toren glauben an solche Märchen.—Only fools believe in such fairy tales.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Tor | die Tore |
| Genitive | des Tors | der Tore |
| Dative | dem Tor | den Toren |
| Accusative | das Tor | die Tore |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tor" mean in English?
- "Tor" means gate, goal (in sports), or fool (archaic/literary). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tor"?
- "Tor" is pronounced /toːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tor" der, die, or das?
- "Tor" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Tor"?
- The plural of "Tor" is "Tore".
- What part of speech is "Tor"?
- "Tor" is a noun in German.
