NOUN
derSauerstoff/ˈzaʊ̯ɐˌʃtɔf/oxygen
Sauerstoff is a German noun that means oxygen. It is pronounced /ˈzaʊ̯ɐˌʃtɔf/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.gaseous chemical element essential for life, colorless and odorless(chemistry, biology)
a.the gas in the air necessary for breathing by most life forms
Pflanzen produzieren Sauerstoff durch Photosynthese.—Plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis.
b.element with the chemical symbol O, atomic number 8
Sauerstoff wird in medizinischen Notfällen häufig verabreicht.—Oxygen is often administered in medical emergencies.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Sauerstoff | — |
| Genitive | des Sauerstoffes | — |
| Dative | dem Sauerstoff | — |
| Accusative | den Sauerstoff | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sauerstoff" mean in English?
- "Sauerstoff" means oxygen. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sauerstoff"?
- "Sauerstoff" is pronounced /ˈzaʊ̯ɐˌʃtɔf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sauerstoff" der, die, or das?
- "Sauerstoff" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Sauerstoff"?
- "Sauerstoff" is a noun in German.
