NOUN

derKnabe/ˈknaːbə/boy; lad

Knabe is a German noun that means boy or lad. It is pronounced /ˈknaːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Knaben".

Definitions

1.boy; a male child (somewhat formal or old-fashioned)(child, literary/old-fashioned)

a.male child, boy, lad (literary or regional usage)

Der kleine Knabe spielte im Garten.—The little boy played in the garden.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Knabedie Knaben
Genitivedes Knabender Knaben
Dativedem Knabenden Knaben
Accusativeden Knabendie Knaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Knabe" mean in English?
"Knabe" means boy or lad. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Knabe"?
"Knabe" is pronounced /ˈknaːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Knabe" der, die, or das?
"Knabe" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Knabe"?
The plural of "Knabe" is "Knaben".
What part of speech is "Knabe"?
"Knabe" is a noun in German.

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Make “Knabe” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.