NOUN
Waffe/ˈvafə/weapon; arm; firearm
Waffe is a German noun that means weapon, arm, or firearm. It is pronounced /ˈvafə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Waffen".
Definitions
1.an object or tool designed or used to attack or defend(general)
a.instrument for combat or protection
Die Polizei fand die Waffe am Tatort.—The police found the weapon at the crime scene.
2.device for firing projectiles, especially a gun or firearm(military/police)
a.firearm or gun
Er trug eine geladene Waffe bei sich.—He carried a loaded firearm with him.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Waffe | die Waffen |
| Genitive | der Waffe | der Waffen |
| Dative | der Waffe | den Waffen |
| Accusative | die Waffe | die Waffen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Waffe" mean in English?
- "Waffe" means weapon, arm, or firearm. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Waffe"?
- "Waffe" is pronounced /ˈvafə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Waffe" der, die, or das?
- "Waffe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Waffe"?
- The plural of "Waffe" is "Waffen".
- What part of speech is "Waffe"?
- "Waffe" is a noun in German.
