NOUN
Veteran/vetəˈʁaːn/veteran; old-timer; ex-serviceman
Veteran is a German noun that means veteran, old-timer, or ex-serviceman. It is pronounced /vetəˈʁaːn/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Veteranen".
Definitions
1.person who has served in the military, especially in war(military, history)
a.former soldier, often with war experience
Nach dem Krieg wurden viele Veteranen geehrt.—After the war, many veterans were honored.
2.person with long experience in a particular field or activity(general, figurative)
a.experienced or long-serving professional
Sie ist eine Veteranin der deutschen Filmszene.—She is a veteran of the German film scene.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Veteran | die Veteranen |
| Genitive | des Veteranen | der Veteranen |
| Dative | dem Veteranen | den Veteranen |
| Accusative | den Veteranen | die Veteranen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Veteran" mean in English?
- "Veteran" means veteran, old-timer, or ex-serviceman. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Veteran"?
- "Veteran" is pronounced /vetəˈʁaːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Veteran" der, die, or das?
- "Veteran" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Veteran"?
- The plural of "Veteran" is "Veteranen".
- What part of speech is "Veteran"?
- "Veteran" is a noun in German.
