Würfel/ˈvʏʁfl̩/cube; die; dice
Würfel is a German noun that means cube, die, or dice. It is pronounced /ˈvʏʁfl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Würfel".
Definitions
1.a geometric solid with six equal square faces (cube)(geometry/object)
a.cube as a shape or physical object
Ein Würfel hat sechs gleich große Flächen.—A cube has six equally sized faces.
2.a small, cube-shaped object with faces marked for rolling in games (die)(games)
a.singular: die, as in rolling a die
Wirf den Würfel, um zu sehen, wer beginnt.—Roll the die to see who goes first.
b.plural: dice, referring to several of them
Bei diesem Spiel werden zwei Würfel benutzt.—This game uses two dice.
3.small cube-shaped piece, especially of food(culinary)
a.small cube (e.g., vegetable)
Schneide die Karotten in kleine Würfel.—Cut the carrots into small cubes.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Würfel | die Würfel |
| Genitive | des Würfels | der Würfel |
| Dative | dem Würfel | den Würfeln |
| Accusative | den Würfel | die Würfel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Würfel" mean in English?
- "Würfel" means cube, die, or dice. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Würfel"?
- "Würfel" is pronounced /ˈvʏʁfl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Würfel" der, die, or das?
- "Würfel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Würfel"?
- The plural of "Würfel" is "Würfel".
- What part of speech is "Würfel"?
- "Würfel" is a noun in German.
