PROPER NOUN
Wikipedia/ˌvɪkiˈpeːdi̯a/Wikipedia; online encyclopedia
Wikipedia is a German proper noun that means Wikipedia or online encyclopedia. It is pronounced /ˌvɪkiˈpeːdi̯a/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.online encyclopedia, collaboratively written and freely available on the Internet(online resource)
a.the German-language version or the international project as a whole
Viele Schüler nutzen die Wikipedia für ihre Hausaufgaben.—Many students use Wikipedia for their homework.
b.an article or entry on Wikipedia
Ich habe den Wikipedia-Artikel über die deutsche Geschichte gelesen.—I read the Wikipedia article about German history.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Wikipedia | — |
| Genitive | der Wikipedia | — |
| Dative | der Wikipedia | — |
| Accusative | die Wikipedia | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wikipedia" mean in English?
- "Wikipedia" means Wikipedia or online encyclopedia. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wikipedia"?
- "Wikipedia" is pronounced /ˌvɪkiˈpeːdi̯a/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wikipedia" der, die, or das?
- "Wikipedia" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Wikipedia"?
- "Wikipedia" is a proper noun in German.
