Noun
das Proton
Pronunciation: /ˈpʁoːtɔn/
proton
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plural Protonen
Meanings
Noun
- proton
Example sentence
Atome setzen sich aus Protonen, Neutronen und Elektronen zusammen.
Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Word forms
singular
das Proton
plural
die Protonen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Proton
Accusativedas Proton
Dativedem Proton
Genitivedes Protons
Plural
Nominativedie Protonen
Accusativedie Protonen
Dativeden Protonen
Genitiveder Protonen
Usage
- das Proton / die Protonen — proton; the plural adds -en
- Proton / Neutron — a positively charged particle / an electrically neutral particle in the atomic nucleus
Auf dem Modell ist jedes Proton rot dargestellt.
Each proton is shown in red on the model.