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consonant in German

consonant in German is konsonantisch, Konsonant, Mitlaut — consonant means a speech sound made by partly or fully blocking the airflow in the mouth, rather than the open sound of a vowel.

consonant in German

konsonantisch
adj
Consistent, harmonious, compatible, or in agreement.
Konsonant
noun
Mitlaut
noun

What does "consonant" mean?

  1. noun A speech sound made by partly or fully blocking the airflow in the mouth, rather than the open sound of a vowel.
  2. noun A letter used in writing to show a consonant sound.
    "“Tell me, has right anything to do with the law?” I asked. “You have used the wrong initial consonant,” he smiled in answer. “Might?” I queried; and he nodded his head."
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consonant in a sentence

  • “Tell me, has right anything to do with the law?” I asked. “You have used the wrong initial consonant,” he smiled in answer. “Might?” I queried; and he nodded his head.

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What is "consonant" in German?
"consonant" in German is konsonantisch, Konsonant, Mitlaut. consonant means: A speech sound made by partly or fully blocking the airflow in the mouth, rather than the open sound of a vowel.
Are there other ways to say "consonant" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "consonant": konsonantisch, Konsonant, Mitlaut.
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