Noun
das Messer
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛsɐ/
knife
A2
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plural Messer
Meanings
Noun
- knife
Example sentence
Könnte ich wohl Messer und Gabel haben?
Could I have a knife and fork, please?
Word forms
singular
das Messer
plural
die Messer
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Messer
Accusativedas Messer
Dativedem Messer
Genitivedes Messers
Plural
Nominativedie Messer
Accusativedie Messer
Dativeden Messern
Genitiveder Messer
Usage
- das Messer → die Messer — The plural keeps the singular spelling.
- mit dem Messer schneiden — Mit plus dative identifies the tool used.
Das kleine Messer liegt neben dem Schneidebrett.
The small knife is beside the chopping board.