Noun
das Xi
Pronunciation: /ksi/
xi (Greek letter)
B2
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plural Xis
Meanings
Noun
- xi (Greek letter)
Example sentence
Der griechische Buchstabe Xi wird oft in Formeln verwendet.
The Greek letter xi is often used in formulas.
Word forms
singular
das Xi
plural
die Xis
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Xi
Accusativedas Xi
Dativedem Xi
Genitivedes Xis
Plural
Nominativedie Xis
Accusativedie Xis
Dativeden Xis
Genitiveder Xis
Usage
- Xi / Ξ / ξ — Xi names the Greek letter; Ξ is uppercase and ξ lowercase.
- das Xi → die Xis — The letter name is neuter and takes plural -s.
Die Dozentin schreibt ein großes Xi neben die Formel.
The lecturer writes a capital xi beside the formula.