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der Erzengel

C1

an archangel

English meaning
an archangel
Gender
der — masculine
Plural
die Erzengel
CEFR level
C1Advanced
Vocabulary package
Religion & Belief

Erzengel in a sentence

Der Erzengel Michael ist in vielen Religionen bekannt.

The archangel Michael is known in many religions.

Declension of der Erzengel

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Erzengeldie Erzengel
Accusativeden Erzengeldie Erzengel
Dativedem Erzengelden Erzengeln
Genitivedes Erzengelsder Erzengel

Word family

der Erzengel is built from der Engel (angel). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where Erzengel comes from

Ableitung zu Engel mit dem Präfix Erz-

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Questions about Erzengel

Is it der, die or das Erzengel?

It is der Erzengel — Erzengel is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Erzengel.

What is the plural of Erzengel?

The plural of der Erzengel is die Erzengel.

What is the genitive of Erzengel?

The genitive singular is des Erzengels. The dative plural is den Erzengeln.

What does Erzengel mean in English?

der Erzengel means "an archangel". For example: "Der Erzengel Michael ist in vielen Religionen bekannt." — "The archangel Michael is known in many religions."

What level is Erzengel in German?

Erzengel is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the religion & belief vocabulary.

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