Wirt/vɪʁt/innkeeper; landlord; host (biology)
Wirt is a German noun that means innkeeper, landlord, or host (biology). It is pronounced /vɪʁt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Wirte".
Definitions
1.owner or operator of a tavern, inn, or restaurant(hospitality, restaurants)
a.male person who runs an inn, bar, or restaurant
Der Wirt begrüßte die Gäste persönlich.—The innkeeper personally welcomed the guests.
2.male host of a gathering or event(general, social events)
a.person who receives and entertains guests
Als Wirt des Festes kümmerte er sich um alles.—As the host of the party, he took care of everything.
3.organism that harbors a parasite or symbiont(biology)
a.host organism in biology
Der Mensch ist der Wirt vieler Bakterien.—Humans are the host for many bacteria.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Wirt | die Wirte |
| Genitive | des Wirts | der Wirte |
| Dative | dem Wirt | den Wirten |
| Accusative | den Wirt | die Wirte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wirt" mean in English?
- "Wirt" means innkeeper, landlord, or host (biology). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wirt"?
- "Wirt" is pronounced /vɪʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wirt" der, die, or das?
- "Wirt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Wirt"?
- The plural of "Wirt" is "Wirte".
- What part of speech is "Wirt"?
- "Wirt" is a noun in German.
