NOUN

Waffe/ˈvafə/weapon; arm; gun

Waffe is a German noun that means weapon, arm, or gun. It is pronounced /ˈvafə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Waffen".

Definitions

1.an object used to attack or defend(general)

a.tool or device intended for fighting or combat

Das Messer gilt in vielen Ländern als gefährliche Waffe.The knife is considered a dangerous weapon in many countries.

2.an instrument or means of war(military)

a.military equipment designed to cause harm or destruction

Die neue Armee investiert viel Geld in moderne Waffen.The new army is investing a lot of money in modern weapons.

3.means used to achieve or defend something(figurative, often plural)

a.strategy, argument, or quality used to gain advantage

Sein Humor war seine stärkste Waffe im Streit.His humor was his strongest weapon in the argument.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Waffedie Waffen
Genitiveder Waffeder Waffen
Dativeder Waffeden Waffen
Accusativedie Waffedie Waffen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Waffe" mean in English?
"Waffe" means weapon, arm, or gun. 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.

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