NOUN
Ziegel/ˈt͡siːɡl̩/brick; roof tile
Ziegel is a German noun that means brick or roof tile. It is pronounced /ˈt͡siːɡl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Ziegel".
Definitions
1.fired clay brick used for building walls(construction material)
a.a rectangular block of fired clay for constructing walls
Die Mauer besteht aus roten Ziegeln.—The wall is made of red bricks.
2.roof tile made of clay(architecture)
a.clay tile used to cover roofs
Auf dem Dach liegen alte Ziegel.—There are old tiles on the roof.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ziegel | die Ziegel |
| Genitive | des Ziegels | der Ziegel |
| Dative | dem Ziegel | den Ziegeln |
| Accusative | den Ziegel | die Ziegel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ziegel" mean in English?
- "Ziegel" means brick or roof tile. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ziegel"?
- "Ziegel" is pronounced /ˈt͡siːɡl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ziegel" der, die, or das?
- "Ziegel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Ziegel"?
- The plural of "Ziegel" is "Ziegel".
- What part of speech is "Ziegel"?
- "Ziegel" is a noun in German.
