Noun
der Elb
Pronunciation: /ɛlp/
elf
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plural Elben
Meanings
Noun
- elf
Example sentence
In dem Roman lebt ein Elb tief im Wald.
In the novel an elf lives deep in the forest.
Word forms
singular
der Elb
plural
die Elben
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Elb
Accusativeden Elben
Dativedem Elben
Genitivedes Elben
Plural
Nominativedie Elben
Accusativedie Elben
Dativeden Elben
Genitiveder Elben
Elb is a weak masculine noun: every case except the nominative singular takes the same ending.
Usage
- ein Elb im Fantasyroman — An elf in a fantasy novel.
- Elb / Elben — The masculine noun has the plural Elben.
Der Elb führte die Reisenden über eine verborgene Brücke.
The elf led the travellers across a hidden bridge.