Buchstabe

derNoun

letter (alphabet)

English translations

  1. 01

    letter

Word details

German meaning
Ein Buchstabe ist ein Zeichen des Alphabets, das zur Darstellung von Lauten in der Schrift verwendet wird.
English meaning
A letter is a character of the alphabet used to represent sounds in writing.
Synonym
Schriftzeichen, Zeichen
German example
Das Wort 'Hallo' hat fünf Buchstaben.
English example
The word 'Hello' has five letters.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Buchstabe
Plural Form
die Buchstaben

Example sentences with “Buchstabe”

  1. Das Wort hat sieben Buchstaben. (The word has seven letters.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Buchstabe?

The plural is 'die Buchstaben'. Note that it is a weak masculine noun (n-declension).