NOUN
dasGarn/ɡaʁn/yarn; thread
Garn is a German noun that means yarn or thread. It is pronounced /ɡaʁn/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Garne".
Definitions
1.spun or twisted fibers used for knitting, weaving, or sewing(textiles)
a.yarn for knitting or weaving
Aus diesem Garn stricke ich einen Schal.—I am knitting a scarf from this yarn.
2.tall tale; exaggerated story(figurative, colloquial, rare)
a.exaggerated or unbelievable story
Er hat uns wieder ein Garn erzählt.—He told us another tall tale.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Garn | die Garne |
| Genitive | des Garns | der Garne |
| Dative | dem Garn | den Garnen |
| Accusative | das Garn | die Garne |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Garn" mean in English?
- "Garn" means yarn or thread. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Garn"?
- "Garn" is pronounced /ɡaʁn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Garn" der, die, or das?
- "Garn" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Garn"?
- The plural of "Garn" is "Garne".
- What part of speech is "Garn"?
- "Garn" is a noun in German.
