NOUN
dasMotto/ˈmɔto/motto; slogan; theme
Motto is a German noun that means motto, slogan, or theme. It is pronounced /ˈmɔto/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.short expression guiding behavior or describing an attitude(general)
a.motivation or guiding principle for a person or group
Ihr Motto im Leben ist: Nie aufgeben.—Her motto in life is: Never give up.
2.theme or slogan of an event, campaign, etc.(event/occasion)
a.main idea given to a celebration or campaign
Das Motto der diesjährigen Party ist 'Sommer und Sonne'.—The motto of this year's party is 'Summer and Sun'.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Motto | — |
| Genitive | des Mottos | — |
| Dative | dem Motto | — |
| Accusative | das Motto | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Motto" mean in English?
- "Motto" means motto, slogan, or theme. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Motto"?
- "Motto" is pronounced /ˈmɔto/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Motto" der, die, or das?
- "Motto" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Motto"?
- "Motto" is a noun in German.
