Noun
die Type
Pronunciation: /ˈtyːpə/
(colloquial) character, oddball
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plural Typen
Meanings
Noun
- (colloquial) character, oddball
- (printing) type, piece of type
Example sentence
Unser neuer Nachbar ist eine komische Type.
Our new neighbour is an odd character.
Word forms
singular
die Type
plural
die Typen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Type
Accusativedie Type
Dativeder Type
Genitiveder Type
Plural
Nominativedie Typen
Accusativedie Typen
Dativeden Typen
Genitiveder Typen
Usage
- eine merkwürdige Type — A strange or eccentric character; colloquial.
- Type / Typ — Type is feminine even when describing a man; Typ is masculine.
Die lustige Type hinter dem Tresen brachte alle zum Lachen.
The funny character behind the counter made everyone laugh.