NOUN
dieGerste/ˈɡɛʁstə/barley
Gerste is a German noun that means barley. It is pronounced /ˈɡɛʁstə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gersten".
Definitions
1.type of cereal plant grown for its grain; barley(botany; agriculture)
a.the plant itself
Gerste wird oft als Futtermittel für Tiere verwendet.—Barley is often used as animal feed.
b.the grain of the plant
Aus Gerste wird Bier gebraut.—Beer is brewed from barley.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gerste | die Gersten |
| Genitive | der Gerste | der Gersten |
| Dative | der Gerste | den Gersten |
| Accusative | die Gerste | die Gersten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gerste" mean in English?
- "Gerste" means barley. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gerste"?
- "Gerste" is pronounced /ˈɡɛʁstə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gerste" der, die, or das?
- "Gerste" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gerste"?
- The plural of "Gerste" is "Gersten".
- What part of speech is "Gerste"?
- "Gerste" is a noun in German.
