NOUN
Zeichen/ˈt͡saɪ̯çn̩/sign; symbol; signal
Zeichen is a German noun that means sign, symbol, or signal. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯çn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Zeichen".
Definitions
1.something that conveys information, a signal or mark(general)
a.physical sign or indicator
Ein rotes Licht ist ein Zeichen zum Anhalten.—A red light is a sign to stop.
2.a written symbol that represents something(symbol/writing)
a.graphic or typographic character
Das Plus-Zeichen steht für Addition.—The plus sign stands for addition.
3.an indication or manifestation of something(evidence/indication)
a.evidence for an event, condition, or feeling
Schwitzen ist oft ein Zeichen für Nervosität.—Sweating is often a sign of nervousness.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Zeichen | die Zeichen |
| Genitive | des Zeichens | der Zeichen |
| Dative | dem Zeichen | den Zeichen |
| Accusative | das Zeichen | die Zeichen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zeichen" mean in English?
- "Zeichen" means sign, symbol, or signal. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zeichen"?
- "Zeichen" is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯çn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zeichen" der, die, or das?
- "Zeichen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Zeichen"?
- The plural of "Zeichen" is "Zeichen".
- What part of speech is "Zeichen"?
- "Zeichen" is a noun in German.
