NOUN
derBrunnen/ˈbʁʊnən/well; fountain; spring
Brunnen is a German noun that means well, fountain, or spring. It is pronounced /ˈbʁʊnən/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Brunnen".
Definitions
1.an artificial structure from which water is drawn or springs; well(location, water source)
a.a dug well for drinking or irrigation
Der alte Brunnen im Dorf liefert noch immer sauberes Wasser.—The old well in the village still provides clean water.
2.a decorative structure from which water flows; fountain(public space, ornamental)
a.a public or garden water feature
Der Brunnen auf dem Marktplatz ist ein beliebter Treffpunkt.—The fountain in the marketplace is a popular meeting spot.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Brunnen | die Brunnen |
| Genitive | des Brunnens | der Brunnen |
| Dative | dem Brunnen | den Brunnen |
| Accusative | den Brunnen | die Brunnen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Brunnen" mean in English?
- "Brunnen" means well, fountain, or spring. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Brunnen"?
- "Brunnen" is pronounced /ˈbʁʊnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Brunnen" der, die, or das?
- "Brunnen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Brunnen"?
- The plural of "Brunnen" is "Brunnen".
- What part of speech is "Brunnen"?
- "Brunnen" is a noun in German.
