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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Turmdie Türme
Genitivedes Turmesder Türme
Dativedem Turmden Türmen
Accusativeden Turmdie 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.

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