Bindevokal
derNounconnecting vowel
English translations
- 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”
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).