NOUN
Turm/tʊʁm/tower; rook (in chess)
Turm is a German noun that means tower or rook (in chess). It is pronounced /tʊʁm/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Türme".
Definitions
1.a tall, narrow structure, often part of a building or standing alone(architecture/building)
a.structure rising high above the rest of a building
Der Glockenturm steht neben der Kirche.—The bell tower stands next to the church.
2.rook; chess piece that moves in straight lines(chess)
a.chess piece shaped like a tower
Sie zog ihren Turm auf das Feld d4.—She moved her rook to the d4 square.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Turm | die Türme |
| Genitive | des Turmes | der Türme |
| Dative | dem Turm | den Türmen |
| Accusative | den Turm | die Türme |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Turm" mean in English?
- "Turm" means tower or rook (in chess). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Turm"?
- "Turm" is pronounced /tʊʁm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Turm" der, die, or das?
- "Turm" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Turm"?
- The plural of "Turm" is "Türme".
- What part of speech is "Turm"?
- "Turm" is a noun in German.
