NOUN
Tropfen/ˈtʁɔp͡fn̩/drop; droplet
Tropfen is a German noun that means drop or droplet. It is pronounced /ˈtʁɔp͡fn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Tropfen".
Definitions
1.a small, round amount of liquid(liquid)
a.a single drop of a liquid
Ein Tropfen Wasser fiel auf den Boden.—A drop of water fell onto the floor.
2.liquid medicine given in drops(medicine)
a.dose of medicine administered as drops
Der Arzt verschrieb ihr Tropfen gegen Husten.—The doctor prescribed her drops for cough.
3.a very small quantity or trace of something(figurative)
a.a tiny amount (metaphorically)
Er hat keinen Tropfen Alkohol getrunken.—He hasn't had a drop of alcohol.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Tropfen | die Tropfen |
| Genitive | des Tropfens | der Tropfen |
| Dative | dem Tropfen | den Tropfen |
| Accusative | den Tropfen | die Tropfen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tropfen" mean in English?
- "Tropfen" means drop or droplet. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tropfen"?
- "Tropfen" is pronounced /ˈtʁɔp͡fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tropfen" der, die, or das?
- "Tropfen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Tropfen"?
- The plural of "Tropfen" is "Tropfen".
- What part of speech is "Tropfen"?
- "Tropfen" is a noun in German.
