NOUN
Wurzel/ˈvʊʁt͡sl̩/root; origin; square root
Wurzel is a German noun that means root, origin, or square root. It is pronounced /ˈvʊʁt͡sl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wurzeln".
Definitions
1.underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients(botany)
a.botanical root
Die Wurzeln des Baumes reichen tief in die Erde.—The roots of the tree reach deep into the earth.
2.origin or source of something(figurative)
a.source or ancestry
Viele Menschen interessieren sich für ihre familiären Wurzeln.—Many people are interested in their family roots.
3.square root of a number(mathematics)
a.mathematical root
Die Wurzel aus neun ist drei.—The square root of nine is three.
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, origin, or square root. 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.
