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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zahn | die Zähne |
| Genitive | des Zahns | der Zähne |
| Dative | dem Zahn | den Zähnen |
| Accusative | den Zahn | die 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.
