Staub

derNoun

dust

English translations

  1. 01

    dust

  2. 02

    grime

  3. 03

    powder

Word details

German meaning
Feine, trockene Partikel aus Erde, Sand oder anderen Materialien.
English meaning
Dust
Synonym
Schmutz, Ablagerung
German example
Auf den Möbeln liegt eine dicke Schicht Staub.
English example
There is a thick layer of dust on the furniture.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Staub
Plural Form
die Stäube

Example sentences with “Staub”

  1. Hier liegt viel Staub. (There is a lot of dust here.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Staub' used in plural?

Rarely. It is usually treated as an uncountable noun in the singular.