Zapfenstreich/ˈt͡sap͡fn̩ˌʃtʁaɪ̯ç/military tattoo; lights-out signal; ceremonial event
Zapfenstreich is a German noun that means military tattoo, lights-out signal, or ceremonial event. It is pronounced /ˈt͡sap͡fn̩ˌʃtʁaɪ̯ç/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zapfenstreiche".
Definitions
1.ceremonial signal marking the end of the day in the military, often with music(military)
a.evening signal or music to end activities or signal curfew in the military
Der Zapfenstreich ertönt jeden Abend um 22 Uhr in der Kaserne.—The tattoo is played every evening at 10 p.m. in the barracks.
2.formal event or ceremony, often with music, marking the end of a celebration(ceremony)
a.ceremonial event to close a public or official occasion
Der große Zapfenstreich fand zum Abschluss des Staatsbesuchs statt.—The Grand Tattoo was held to mark the end of the state visit.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zapfenstreich | die Zapfenstreiche |
| Genitive | des Zapfenstreichs | der Zapfenstreiche |
| Dative | dem Zapfenstreich | den Zapfenstreichen |
| Accusative | den Zapfenstreich | die Zapfenstreiche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zapfenstreich" mean in English?
- "Zapfenstreich" means military tattoo, lights-out signal, or ceremonial event. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zapfenstreich"?
- "Zapfenstreich" is pronounced /ˈt͡sap͡fn̩ˌʃtʁaɪ̯ç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zapfenstreich" der, die, or das?
- "Zapfenstreich" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zapfenstreich"?
- The plural of "Zapfenstreich" is "Zapfenstreiche".
- What part of speech is "Zapfenstreich"?
- "Zapfenstreich" is a noun in German.
