das Streichhölz
B2a match
- English meaning
- a match
- Gender
- das — neuter
- Plural
- die Streichhölzer
- CEFR level
- B2 — Upper-Intermediate
- Dictionary
- German words with S
Streichhölz in a sentence
Er zündete das Streichhölz an.
He lit the match.
Declension of das Streichhölz
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Streichhölz | die Streichhölzer |
| Accusative | das Streichholz | die Streichhölzer |
| Dative | dem Streichholz | den Streichhölzern |
| Genitive | des Streichholzes | der Streichhölzer |
Word family
das Streichhölz is built from der Streich (prank / trick). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
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Questions about Streichhölz
Is it der, die or das Streichhölz?
It is das Streichhölz — Streichhölz is neuter. In the plural it becomes die Streichhölzer.
What is the plural of Streichhölz?
The plural of das Streichhölz is die Streichhölzer.
What is the genitive of Streichhölz?
The genitive singular is des Streichholzes. The dative plural is den Streichhölzern.
What does Streichhölz mean in English?
das Streichhölz means "a match". For example: "Er zündete das Streichhölz an." — "He lit the match."
What level is Streichhölz in German?
Streichhölz is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.
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