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circumflex in German

circumflex in German is Zirkumflex, Accent circonflexe, Dach — circumflex means a diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel, and in some languages a consonant, to change how it is pronounced.

circumflex in German

Zirkumflex
noun
A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant.
Accent circonflexe
noun
A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant.
Dach
noun
A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant.

What does "circumflex" mean?

  1. noun A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel, and in some languages a consonant, to change how it is pronounced.
    "French uses a circumflex in words such as forêt."
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circumflex in a sentence

  • French uses a circumflex in words such as forêt.
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What is "circumflex" in German?
"circumflex" in German is Zirkumflex, Accent circonflexe, Dach. circumflex means: A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel, and in some languages a consonant, to change how it is pronounced.
How do you use "circumflex" in a sentence?
Example: "French uses a circumflex in words such as forêt." In German, "circumflex" is Zirkumflex, Accent circonflexe, Dach.
Are there other ways to say "circumflex" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "circumflex": Zirkumflex, Accent circonflexe, Dach.
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