NOUN
dasBitumen/biˈtuːmən/bitumen; asphalt
Bitumen is a German noun that means bitumen or asphalt. It is pronounced /biˈtuːmən/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.black, sticky substance derived from petroleum, used in road building and waterproofing(chemistry, construction)
a.material for road construction
Die Straße wurde mit einer Schicht Bitumen bedeckt.—The road was covered with a layer of bitumen.
b.waterproofing agent for buildings
Bitumen wird häufig zur Abdichtung von Dächern verwendet.—Bitumen is often used for waterproofing roofs.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Bitumen | — |
| Genitive | des Bitumens | — |
| Dative | dem Bitumen | — |
| Accusative | das Bitumen | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bitumen" mean in English?
- "Bitumen" means bitumen or asphalt. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bitumen"?
- "Bitumen" is pronounced /biˈtuːmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bitumen" der, die, or das?
- "Bitumen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Bitumen"?
- "Bitumen" is a noun in German.
