NOUN

dasDetail/deˈtaɪ̯l/detail; particular; item

Detail is a German noun that means detail, particular, or item. It is pronounced /deˈtaɪ̯l/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Details".

Definitions

1.a single element, fact, or item as part of a whole(general)

a.particular feature or small part of something

Er achtet auf jedes Detail in seinem Bericht.—He pays attention to every detail in his report.

2.small, specific piece of information(information)

a.specific fact or aspect

Kannst du mir mehr Details über das Projekt geben?—Can you give me more details about the project?

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Detaildie Details
Genitivedes Detailsder Details
Dativedem Detailden Details
Accusativedas Detaildie Details

Frequently asked questions

What does "Detail" mean in English?
"Detail" means detail, particular, or item. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Detail"?
"Detail" is pronounced /deˈtaɪ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Detail" der, die, or das?
"Detail" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Detail"?
The plural of "Detail" is "Details".
What part of speech is "Detail"?
"Detail" is a noun in German.

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