diePartikel/paʁˈtɪkl̩/particle; small piece; function word
Partikel is a German noun that means particle, small piece, or function word. It is pronounced /paʁˈtɪkl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Partikeln".
Definitions
1.a small discrete unit of matter, such as an atom, molecule, or subatomic particle(physics/chemistry)
a.elementary or very small physical part
Licht besteht aus masselosen Partikeln, den Photonen.—Light consists of massless particles, the photons.
2.a tiny piece or fragment of a material(general)
a.very small part of a substance
In der Luft schweben viele Staubpartikeln.—Many dust particles float in the air.
3.an uninflected word used to express a mood, relationship, or function (e.g. 'ja', 'doch', 'mal')(grammar/linguistics)
a.function word with grammatical or modal role
Das Wort 'doch' ist eine Partikel.—The word 'doch' is a particle.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Partikel | die Partikeln |
| Genitive | der Partikel | der Partikeln |
| Dative | der Partikel | den Partikeln |
| Accusative | die Partikel | die Partikeln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Partikel" mean in English?
- "Partikel" means particle, small piece, or function word. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Partikel"?
- "Partikel" is pronounced /paʁˈtɪkl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Partikel" der, die, or das?
- "Partikel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Partikel"?
- The plural of "Partikel" is "Partikeln".
- What part of speech is "Partikel"?
- "Partikel" is a noun in German.
