Noun
das Element
Pronunciation: /e.leˈmɛnt/
element; component
B1
rank #3,046
plural Elemente
Meanings
Noun
- element; component
- in one's element (in seinem Element sein)
- the elements (forces of nature)
- (derogatory) element (people, e.g. kriminelle Elemente)
Example sentence
Sie sind in ihrem Element.
They're in their element.
Word forms
singular
das Element
plural
die Elemente
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Element
Accusativedas Element
Dativedem Element
Genitivedes Elements
Plural
Nominativedie Elemente
Accusativedie Elemente
Dativeden Elementen
Genitiveder Elemente
Usage
- ein Element eines Ganzen — An element or component of a larger whole.
- in seinem Element sein — An idiom: feel comfortable doing what one enjoys or does well.
Wasser ist ein wichtiges Element dieser Anlage.
Water is an important component of this installation.