der Buchstabe, -n

B2

letter (character)

English meaning
letter (character)
Gender
der — masculine
Plural
die Buchstaben
Vocabulary package
Classroom & School Things

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Buchstabe, -n in a sentence

Der Buchstabe A ist ein Vokal.

The letter A is a vowel.

Declension of der Buchstabe, -n

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Buchstabe, -ndie Buchstaben
Accusativeden Buchstabendie Buchstaben
Dativedem Buchstabenden Buchstaben
Genitivedes Buchstabensder Buchstaben

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Questions about Buchstabe, -n

Is it der, die or das Buchstabe, -n?

It is der Buchstabe, -n — Buchstabe, -n is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Buchstaben.

What is the plural of Buchstabe, -n?

The plural of der Buchstabe, -n is die Buchstaben.

What is the genitive of Buchstabe, -n?

The genitive singular is des Buchstabens. The dative plural is den Buchstaben.

What does Buchstabe, -n mean in English?

der Buchstabe, -n means "letter (character)". For example: "Der Buchstabe A ist ein Vokal." — "The letter A is a vowel."

What level is Buchstabe, -n in German?

Buchstabe, -n is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the classroom & school things vocabulary.

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