dasTitan/tiˈtaːn/Titan; giant; exceptionally strong person
Titan is a German noun that means Titan, giant, or exceptionally strong person. It is pronounced /tiˈtaːn/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.one of the powerful gods in Greek mythology, children of Uranus and Gaia(mythology)
a.mythological giant god
Atlas war ein Titan, der den Himmel tragen musste.—Atlas was a Titan who had to bear the sky.
2.a person of extraordinary strength, size, or ability(figurative, elevated language)
a.giant; exceptionally strong or influential person
Albert Einstein gilt als intellektueller Titan des 20. Jahrhunderts.—Albert Einstein is considered an intellectual titan of the 20th century.
3.the chemical element titanium (rare, more common: 'Titanium')(chemistry)
a.titanium (element)
Titan wird in der Luft- und Raumfahrt verwendet.—Titanium is used in aerospace applications.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Titan | — |
| Genitive | des Titans | — |
| Dative | dem Titan | — |
| Accusative | das Titan | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Titan" mean in English?
- "Titan" means Titan, giant, or exceptionally strong person. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Titan"?
- "Titan" is pronounced /tiˈtaːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Titan" der, die, or das?
- "Titan" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Titan"?
- "Titan" is a noun in German.
