Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das Substantiv

Translation (Übersetzung) noun
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈzʊpstanˌtiːf]
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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. In German, nouns are always capitalized and have grammatical gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter).

Substantiv - German Nouns - Substantiv Meaning - Substantiv Translation - Substantiv Nouns Examples

Substantiv is a German Nouns

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Substantiv Examples (Beispiele) in English

Substantiv examples with English translations. See how to use Substantiv in sentences. Substantiv example sentences in English below.

Das Substantiv 'Haus' ist neutral.
The noun 'house' is neuter.
Explaining grammatical gender
Im Deutschen schreibt man Substantive groß.
In German, nouns are capitalized.
Describing capitalization rules
Ein Substantiv kann konkret oder abstrakt sein.
A noun can be concrete or abstract.
Discussing noun types

Substantiv Word Family - Substantiv Related Words - Substantiv Family Members

Substantiv Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Substantiv word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Substantiv family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Substantiv related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
Substanz
Meaning: substance
Example: Substantiv kommt von lateinisch 'substantia' (Substanz).
Noun
related term (verwandter Begriff)
Substantivierung
Meaning: nominalization
Example: Die Substantivierung von Verben ist häufig.
Noun

Substantiv Usage - Substantiv Collocations - Substantiv Idioms - Substantiv Synonyms - Substantiv Antonyms

Substantiv Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Substantiv Collocations (Kollokationen)

Substantiv collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Substantiv word combinations and how to use Substantiv with other words naturally.

ein Substantiv deklinieren
to decline a noun
High frequency
das Substantiv im Genitiv
the noun in the genitive case
High frequency
ein Substantiv mit Artikel
a noun with an article
High frequency
das Substantiv im Plural
the noun in the plural
High frequency
ein Substantiv bestimmen
to identify a noun
Medium frequency
das Substantiv im Dativ
the noun in the dative case
Medium frequency
ein Substantiv großschreiben
to capitalize a noun
Medium frequency
das Substantiv im Akkusativ
the noun in the accusative case
Medium frequency

Substantiv Idioms (Redewendungen)

Substantiv idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Substantiv with meanings and explanations. Master Substantiv expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist ein Substantiv, kein Verb.
That's a noun, not a verb.
Used to correct someone's grammatical classification of a word.
Ein Substantiv mit vielen Bedeutungen
A noun with many meanings
Refers to a noun that has multiple definitions or uses.
Das Substantiv des Jahres
The noun of the year
A playful reference to a particularly notable or frequently used noun in a given year.

Substantiv Synonyms (Synonyme)

Substantiv synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Substantiv and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Substantiv similar words and their usage.

Nomen
Meaning: noun
High similarity
Hauptwort
Meaning: noun
High similarity
Dingwort
Meaning: noun
High similarity
Namenswort
Meaning: noun
High similarity

Substantiv Antonyms (Antonyme)

Substantiv antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Substantiv. Discover Substantiv opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Verb
Meaning: verb
Adjektiv
Meaning: adjective
Adverb
Meaning: adverb
Pronomen
Meaning: pronoun

Substantiv Semantically Related Words - Substantiv Contextually Related Words - Substantiv Thematically Related Words

Substantiv Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Substantiv semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Substantiv. Explore Substantiv related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Substantiv contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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