NOUN
Wurzel/ˈvʊʁt͡sl̩/root; base; origin
Wurzel is a German noun that means root, base, or origin. It is pronounced /ˈvʊʁt͡sl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wurzeln".
Definitions
1.the root of a plant(botany)
a.part of a plant that is in the ground and absorbs water and nutrients
Die Wurzel des Baumes reicht tief in die Erde.—The tree's root goes deep into the earth.
2.root; number that when multiplied by itself gives a specified value(mathematics)
a.square root or similar mathematical root
Die Wurzel aus neun ist drei.—The square root of nine is three.
3.origin or basis of something(figurative/origin)
a.cause or origin of a condition or problem
Die Armut ist oft die Wurzel vieler sozialer Probleme.—Poverty is often the root of many social problems.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Wurzel | die Wurzeln |
| Genitive | der Wurzel | der Wurzeln |
| Dative | der Wurzel | den Wurzeln |
| Accusative | die Wurzel | die Wurzeln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wurzel" mean in English?
- "Wurzel" means root, base, or origin. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wurzel"?
- "Wurzel" is pronounced /ˈvʊʁt͡sl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wurzel" der, die, or das?
- "Wurzel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Wurzel"?
- The plural of "Wurzel" is "Wurzeln".
- What part of speech is "Wurzel"?
- "Wurzel" is a noun in German.
