Bindevokal

derNoun

connecting vowel

English translations

  1. 01

    connecting vowel

Word details

German meaning
Ein Bindevokal ist ein Vokal, der zwischen zwei Wortteilen oder Morphemen eingefügt wird, um die Aussprache zu erleichtern.
English meaning
A linking vowel is a vowel that is inserted between two word parts or morphemes to ease pronunciation.
Synonym
Fugenlaut
German example
Das Wort 'Liebesbrief' hat den Bindevokal '-es-' zwischen 'Liebe' und 'Brief'.
English example
The word 'Liebesbrief' (love letter) has the linking vowel '-es-' between 'Liebe' (love) and 'Brief' (letter).
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Bindevokal
Plural Form
die Bindevokale

Example sentences with “Bindevokal”

  1. Der Bindevokal erleichtert die Aussprache. (The connecting vowel facilitates pronunciation.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Bindevokal?

The plural is 'die Bindevokale'. It is a masculine noun (der).