NOUN
derTenor/ˈteːnoːɐ̯/tenor (male singing voice); tenor (general sense, gist)
Tenor is a German noun that means tenor (male singing voice) or tenor (general sense, gist). It is pronounced /ˈteːnoːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.highest male singing voice after the countertenor(music)
a.a male singer with a tenor voice
Der Tenor sang die Arie mit großer Leidenschaft.—The tenor sang the aria with great passion.
2.general sense, gist, or main idea of a speech or text(general)
a.gist or main statement of something
Der Tenor seiner Rede war eindeutig: Wir müssen handeln.—The gist of his speech was clear: we must act.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Tenor | — |
| Genitive | des Tenors | — |
| Dative | dem Tenor | — |
| Accusative | den Tenor | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tenor" mean in English?
- "Tenor" means tenor (male singing voice) or tenor (general sense, gist). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tenor"?
- "Tenor" is pronounced /ˈteːnoːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tenor" der, die, or das?
- "Tenor" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Tenor"?
- "Tenor" is a noun in German.
