Noun
der Achter
Pronunciation: /ˈaxtɐ/
eight (rowing boat with eight rowers)
C1
rank #8,404
plural Achter
Meanings
Noun
- eight (rowing boat with eight rowers)
- figure of eight; buckled wheel (colloquial)
- the number eight (regional)
Example sentence
Unser Achter hat das Ruderrennen knapp gewonnen.
Our eight narrowly won the rowing race.
Word forms
singular
der Achter
plural
die Achter
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Achter
Accusativeden Achter
Dativedem Achter
Genitivedes Achters
Plural
Nominativedie Achter
Accusativedie Achter
Dativeden Achtern
Genitiveder Achter
Usage
- im Achter rudern — row in an eight, a boat with eight rowers
- ein Achter im Rad — colloquially, a buckle in a wheel; a separate shape-related sense
Der Achter glitt gleichmäßig über den ruhigen See.
The eight glided steadily across the calm lake.