Noun
das Gitter
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪtɐ/
lattice, grid, mesh (of metal), grating, bars
C1
rank #5,630
plural Gitter
Meanings
Noun
- lattice, grid, mesh (of metal), grating, bars
- lattice
- bars (i.e. prison)
Example sentence
Das Fenster im Keller hat ein Gitter.
The cellar window has a grating.
Word forms
singular
das Gitter
plural
die Gitter
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Gitter
Accusativedas Gitter
Dativedem Gitter
Genitivedes Gitters
Plural
Nominativedie Gitter
Accusativedie Gitter
Dativeden Gittern
Genitiveder Gitter
Usage
- ein Gitter vor dem Fenster — A grille or set of bars in front of a window.
- hinter Gittern — Behind bars; an expression for being in prison.
Die Katze beobachtete den Garten durch das Gitter.
The cat watched the garden through the grille.