Noun
der Fond
Pronunciation: /fõː/
back (of a vehicle)
C2
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plural Fonds
Meanings
Noun
- back (of a vehicle)
- background
- stock (broth)
Example sentence
Die Kinder sitzen im Fond des Autos.
The children are sitting in the back of the car.
Word forms
singular
der Fond
plural
die Fonds
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Fond
Accusativeden Fond
Dativedem Fond
Genitivedes Fonds
Plural
Nominativedie Fonds
Accusativedie Fonds
Dativeden Fonds
Genitiveder Fonds
Usage
- im Fond sitzen — Sit in the rear passenger area of a car.
- Fond / Fonds — The rear compartment versus investment funds; distinguish the spellings.
Im Fond des Wagens war genug Platz für drei Personen.
There was enough room for three people in the back of the car.