NOUN
Wirbelsäule/ˈvɪʁbl̩zɔɪ̯lə/spine; vertebral column; backbone
Wirbelsäule is a German noun that means spine, vertebral column, or backbone. It is pronounced /ˈvɪʁbl̩zɔɪ̯lə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wirbelsäulen".
Definitions
1.the flexible, bony column in the back composed of vertebrae that supports the body and protects the spinal cord(anatomy)
a.spine as part of the human or animal body
Die Wirbelsäule besteht aus 33 bis 34 Wirbeln.—The spine consists of 33 to 34 vertebrae.
b.spinal column, especially in medical or anatomical context
Durch die Verletzung war seine Wirbelsäule beschädigt.—His spine was damaged due to the injury.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Wirbelsäule | die Wirbelsäulen |
| Genitive | der Wirbelsäule | der Wirbelsäulen |
| Dative | der Wirbelsäule | den Wirbelsäulen |
| Accusative | die Wirbelsäule | die Wirbelsäulen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wirbelsäule" mean in English?
- "Wirbelsäule" means spine, vertebral column, or backbone. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wirbelsäule"?
- "Wirbelsäule" is pronounced /ˈvɪʁbl̩zɔɪ̯lə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wirbelsäule" der, die, or das?
- "Wirbelsäule" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Wirbelsäule"?
- The plural of "Wirbelsäule" is "Wirbelsäulen".
- What part of speech is "Wirbelsäule"?
- "Wirbelsäule" is a noun in German.
