PROPER NOUN

Formel 1/ˌfɔʁml̩ ˈaɪ̯ns/Formula One; F1

Formel 1 is a German proper noun that means Formula One or F1. It is pronounced /ˌfɔʁml̩ ˈaɪ̯ns/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.the highest class of international single-seater auto racing, governed by the FIA(sport)

a.the world championship of single-seater car racing

Jedes Jahr verfolgen Millionen Menschen die Formel 1 im Fernsehen.—Every year, millions of people watch Formula One on TV.

b.the sport or industry of Formula One racing

Er träumt davon, eines Tages in der Formel 1 zu fahren.—He dreams of one day racing in Formula One.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Formel 1—
Genitiveder Formel 1—
Dativeder Formel 1—
Accusativedie Formel 1—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Formel 1" mean in English?
"Formel 1" means Formula One or F1. It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Formel 1"?
"Formel 1" is pronounced /ˌfɔʁml̩ ˈaɪ̯ns/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Formel 1" der, die, or das?
"Formel 1" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Formel 1"?
"Formel 1" is a proper noun in German.

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