common noun in German

common noun in German is Gattungsname, Appellativum, Appellativ — common noun means a noun that names a general class of person, place, thing or idea rather than a particular one, and which is not capitalised unless it begins a sentence.

common noun in German

Gattungsname

noun

A noun that denotes any member, or all members, of a class; an ordinary noun such as dog or city; contrasted with a proper noun, which refers to a single named entity, such as Socrates or Tokyo.

Appellativum

noun

A noun that denotes any member, or all members, of a class; an ordinary noun such as dog or city; contrasted with a proper noun, which refers to a single named entity, such as Socrates or Tokyo.

Appellativ

noun

A noun that denotes any member, or all members, of a class; an ordinary noun such as dog or city; contrasted with a proper noun, which refers to a single named entity, such as Socrates or Tokyo.

Gattungsbezeichnung

noun

A noun that denotes any member, or all members, of a class; an ordinary noun such as dog or city; contrasted with a proper noun, which refers to a single named entity, such as Socrates or Tokyo.

What does "common noun" mean?

noun A noun that names a general class of person, place, thing or idea rather than a particular one, and which is not capitalised unless it begins a sentence.
"In the phrase "my sister visited Paris", "sister" is a common noun and "Paris" is not."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

common noun in a sentence

In the phrase "my sister visited Paris", "sister" is a common noun and "Paris" is not.
Teach the children to spot a common noun before you move on to abstract nouns.

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "common noun" in German?

"common noun" in German is Gattungsname, Appellativum, Appellativ. common noun means: A noun that names a general class of person, place, thing or idea rather than a particular one, and which is not capitalised unless it begins a sentence.

How do you use "common noun" in a sentence?

Example: "In the phrase "my sister visited Paris", "sister" is a common noun and "Paris" is not." In German, "common noun" is Gattungsname, Appellativum, Appellativ.

Are there other ways to say "common noun" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "common noun": Gattungsname, Appellativum, Appellativ, Gattungsbezeichnung.

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