der Hauptspiegel
C1primary mirror
- English meaning
- primary mirror
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Hauptspiegel
- CEFR level
- German C1 vocabulary list
- Dictionary
- German words with H
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Hauptspiegel in a sentence
Der Hauptspiegel des Teleskops ist beschädigt.
The primary mirror of the telescope is damaged.
Declension of der Hauptspiegel
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hauptspiegel | die Hauptspiegel |
| Accusative | den Hauptspiegel | die Hauptspiegel |
| Dative | dem Hauptspiegel | den Hauptspiegeln |
| Genitive | des Hauptspiegels | der Hauptspiegel |
Word family
der Hauptspiegel is built from der Spiegel (mirror) and Haupt (main, chief). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Words that go with Hauptspiegel
Questions about Hauptspiegel
Is it der, die or das Hauptspiegel?
It is der Hauptspiegel — Hauptspiegel is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Hauptspiegel.
What is the plural of Hauptspiegel?
The plural of der Hauptspiegel is die Hauptspiegel.
What is the genitive of Hauptspiegel?
The genitive singular is des Hauptspiegels. The dative plural is den Hauptspiegeln.
What does Hauptspiegel mean in English?
der Hauptspiegel means "primary mirror". For example: "Der Hauptspiegel des Teleskops ist beschädigt." — "The primary mirror of the telescope is damaged."
What level is Hauptspiegel in German?
Hauptspiegel is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.
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