Noun
die Spur
Pronunciation: /ʃpuːr/
trace (rest of something that indicates its former presence; (by extension) any small amount)
B1
rank #1,636
plural Spuren
Meanings
Noun
- trace (rest of something that indicates its former presence; (by extension) any small amount)
- trail, track, spoor (path of signs leading somewhere, also e.g. through scent)
- lead, clue (evidence pointing to a solution)
- lane (of a street, road)
Example sentence
Gibt es vom vermissten Kind irgendeine Spur?
Is there any trace of the missing child?
Word forms
singular
die Spur
plural
die Spuren
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Spur
Accusativedie Spur
Dativeder Spur
Genitiveder Spur
Plural
Nominativedie Spuren
Accusativedie Spuren
Dativeden Spuren
Genitiveder Spuren
Usage
- eine Spur von etwas — Von plus dative can introduce a small trace or amount.
- Spuren hinterlassen — This means leave traces or tracks.
Auf dem Tisch war noch eine Spur Mehl zu sehen.
A trace of flour was still visible on the table.