NOUN
derHumus/ˈhuːmʊs/humus; topsoil; organic soil
Humus is a German noun that means humus, topsoil, or organic soil. It is pronounced /ˈhuːmʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.dark, nutrient-rich organic component of soil formed from decomposed plant and animal matter(biology, soil science)
a.soil rich in humus, often used in gardening or agriculture
Der Gärtner mischte Humus unter die Erde, um die Pflanzen besser wachsen zu lassen.—The gardener mixed humus into the soil to help the plants grow better.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Humus | — |
| Genitive | des Humus | — |
| Dative | dem Humus | — |
| Accusative | den Humus | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Humus" mean in English?
- "Humus" means humus, topsoil, or organic soil. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Humus"?
- "Humus" is pronounced /ˈhuːmʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Humus" der, die, or das?
- "Humus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Humus"?
- "Humus" is a noun in German.
