NOUN

Zahn/t͡saːn/tooth; cog; prong

Zahn is a German noun that means tooth, cog, or prong. It is pronounced /t͡saːn/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zähne".

Definitions

1.hard structure in the mouth for biting or chewing(body/anatomy)

a.individual hard structure in the mouth of humans and animals

Der Hund hat einen Zahn verloren.The dog has lost a tooth.

2.tooth of a gear, cog, or similar device(mechanics)

a.projecting part of a machine gear

Das Zahnrad hat zwanzig Zähne.The gear has twenty teeth.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Zahndie Zähne
Genitivedes Zahnsder Zähne
Dativedem Zahnden Zähnen
Accusativeden Zahndie Zähne

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zahn" mean in English?
"Zahn" means tooth, cog, or prong. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zahn"?
"Zahn" is pronounced /t͡saːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Zahn" der, die, or das?
"Zahn" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Zahn"?
The plural of "Zahn" is "Zähne".
What part of speech is "Zahn"?
"Zahn" is a noun in German.

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