der Balken
B2beam
- English meaning
- beam
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Balken
- CEFR level
- B2 — Upper-Intermediate
- Dictionary
- German words with B
Balken in a sentence
Der Balken trägt das Dach.
The beam supports the roof.
Declension of der Balken
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Balken | die Balken |
| Accusative | den Balken | die Balken |
| Dative | dem Balken | den Balken |
| Genitive | des Balkens | der Balken |
Word family
Words built on Balken:
Where Balken comes from
mittelhochdeutsch balke, althochdeutsch balko, balc(h)o, westgermanisch *balkōn „Balken“, belegt seit dem 9. Jahrhundert
Words that go with Balken
abdichtento seal / stop updie Abfallwirtschaftwaste managementaufputzento deck out / decorate / dress upbeherbergento house / harbor / give shelter toder Dachziegelroof tileder Dochtwickder Dörrgeräta dehydratordie Emailleenamelder Erkera bay windowder Fensterrahmenwindow framedie Feuerstellea firepitdas Fundamentfoundation / base / footing
Questions about Balken
Is it der, die or das Balken?
It is der Balken — Balken is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Balken.
What is the plural of Balken?
The plural of der Balken is die Balken.
What is the genitive of Balken?
The genitive singular is des Balkens. The dative plural is den Balken.
What does Balken mean in English?
der Balken means "beam". For example: "Der Balken trägt das Dach." — "The beam supports the roof."
What level is Balken in German?
Balken is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.
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