NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Würfeldie Würfel
Genitivedes Würfelsder Würfel
Dativedem Würfelden Würfeln
Accusativeden Würfeldie 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.

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