NOUN

derRoman/ˈʁoːman/novel; fiction book

Roman is a German noun that means novel or fiction book. It is pronounced /ˈʁoːman/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Romane".

Definitions

1.a long fictional narrative in prose(literature)

a.a published book that tells a fictional story, usually of considerable length

Ich lese gerne historische Romane.—I like reading historical novels.

b.the genre of long prose fiction

Der Roman ist eine der beliebtesten Literaturformen.—The novel is one of the most popular literary forms.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Romandie Romane
Genitivedes Romansder Romane
Dativedem Romanden Romanen
Accusativeden Romandie Romane

Frequently asked questions

What does "Roman" mean in English?
"Roman" means novel or fiction book. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Roman"?
"Roman" is pronounced /ˈʁoːman/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Roman" der, die, or das?
"Roman" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Roman"?
The plural of "Roman" is "Romane".
What part of speech is "Roman"?
"Roman" is a noun in German.

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Make “Roman” 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.