NOUN
derBlock/blɔk/block; pad; group of buildings
Block is a German noun that means block, pad, or group of buildings. It is pronounced /blɔk/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.a solid, often rectangular, piece of a hard material(object; solid piece)
a.solid chunk or mass
Die Kinder bauten einen Turm aus Holzblöcken.—The children built a tower from wooden blocks.
2.a writing pad or notebook with tear-off sheets(notebook)
a.notepad or writing pad
Ich notiere meine Ideen in einem Block.—I write down my ideas in a notepad.
3.a group of buildings bounded by streets (city block)(urban planning; architecture)
a.city block
Wir wohnen im gleichen Block.—We live in the same block.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Block | — |
| Genitive | des Blockes | — |
| Dative | dem Block | — |
| Accusative | den Block | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Block" mean in English?
- "Block" means block, pad, or group of buildings. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Block"?
- "Block" is pronounced /blɔk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Block" der, die, or das?
- "Block" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Block"?
- "Block" is a noun in German.
