Pluralform
The English phrase "plural form" is translated into German as Pluralform.
Pluralform is used to refer to the specific grammatical form of a word that indicates there is more than one of an item.
What does it mean word for word?
This is a compound noun composed of the parts Plural and Form.
How does it change in a sentence?
Pluralform is a feminine noun and is preceded by the definite article die when used as "the plural form". The plural form of the word is Pluralformen.
Did you know?
- Certain German nouns are 'pluralia tantum', meaning they possess a Pluralform but no singular form, such as Eltern for 'parents'.
- Some German nouns have two different Pluralformen that change the meaning of the word, such as Bank meaning 'bench' or 'financial institution'.
- Unlike English, where most plurals are formed by adding 's', a German Pluralform can be created using umlauts, adding 'n', 'en', or 'er', or even changing nothing at all.
Examples in context
- Die Pluralform von „person“ ist „people“, nicht „persons“.The plural form of 'person' is 'people', not 'persons'.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the use of Pluralform when discussing grammatical corrections.Tatoeba #1863378 by Tamy, translation #586520 by Ooneykcall
- Ich kenne die Pluralform von diesem Wort nicht.I don't know the plural form of this word.
- Ist das die richtige Pluralform?Is that the correct plural form?
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are studying German grammar together.
- JulianHannah, weißt du die Pluralform von Haus?Hannah, do you know the plural form of house?
- HannahJa, die Pluralform ist Häuser.Yes, the plural form is Häuser.
- JulianDanke, das hilft mir sehr.Thanks, that helps me a lot.
- HannahGerne, Julian!You're welcome, Julian!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
