Vers/vɛʁs/verse; stanza; line of poetry
Vers is a German noun that means verse, stanza, or line of poetry. It is pronounced /vɛʁs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verse".
Definitions
1.a line of poetry or song; verse(literature, poetry)
a.single line in a poem
Er rezitierte einen berühmten Vers aus Goethes Gedicht.—He recited a famous verse from Goethe's poem.
2.stanza; group of lines in a poem or song(literature, poetry)
a.group of lines forming a part of a poem or song
Die erste Strophe des Liedes besteht aus vier Versen.—The first stanza of the song consists of four verses.
3.verse in the Bible or other holy scripture(religion, bible)
a.numbered division in religious texts
Lies den dritten Vers im ersten Kapitel vor.—Read the third verse in the first chapter.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vers | die Verse |
| Genitive | des Verses | der Verse |
| Dative | dem Vers | den Versen |
| Accusative | den Vers | die Verse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vers" mean in English?
- "Vers" means verse, stanza, or line of poetry. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vers"?
- "Vers" is pronounced /vɛʁs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vers" der, die, or das?
- "Vers" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vers"?
- The plural of "Vers" is "Verse".
- What part of speech is "Vers"?
- "Vers" is a noun in German.
