NOUN
Werkzeug/ˈvɛʁkˌt͡sɔɪ̯k/tool; implement; instrument
Werkzeug is a German noun that means tool, implement, or instrument. It is pronounced /ˈvɛʁkˌt͡sɔɪ̯k/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Werkzeuge".
Definitions
1.device or object used to perform or facilitate manual work(general)
a.object used for building, repairing, or making things
Ein Hammer ist ein Werkzeug, das beim Nageln verwendet wird.—A hammer is a tool that is used for nailing.
2.means or instrument to achieve a purpose(figurative)
a.means to accomplish something
Bildung ist ein wichtiges Werkzeug für den gesellschaftlichen Fortschritt.—Education is an important tool for social progress.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Werkzeug | die Werkzeuge |
| Genitive | des Werkzeuges | der Werkzeuge |
| Dative | dem Werkzeug | den Werkzeugen |
| Accusative | das Werkzeug | die Werkzeuge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Werkzeug" mean in English?
- "Werkzeug" means tool, implement, or instrument. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Werkzeug"?
- "Werkzeug" is pronounced /ˈvɛʁkˌt͡sɔɪ̯k/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Werkzeug" der, die, or das?
- "Werkzeug" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Werkzeug"?
- The plural of "Werkzeug" is "Werkzeuge".
- What part of speech is "Werkzeug"?
- "Werkzeug" is a noun in German.
