Noun
die Achse
Pronunciation: [ˈʔaksə]
axis
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plural Achsen
Meanings
Noun
- axis
- axle
Example sentence
Die Erde dreht sich um ihre Achse.
The earth turns on its axis.
Word forms
singular
die Achse
plural
die Achsen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Achse
Accusativedie Achse
Dativeder Achse
Genitiveder Achse
Plural
Nominativedie Achsen
Accusativedie Achsen
Dativeden Achsen
Genitiveder Achsen
Usage
- sich um eine Achse drehen — Rotate about an axis; um takes accusative.
- die Achse eines Fahrzeugs — In a vehicle, Achse can also mean axle.
Die Kugel dreht sich langsam um ihre eigene Achse.
The sphere rotates slowly on its own axis.