English–German

“alphabet” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/alfaˈbeːt/

Example

Ich lerne das Alphabet.

I'm learning the alphabet.

Illustration for Alphabet (alphabet)

How to say “alphabet” in German

“Alphabet” in German is Alphabet.

A complete sequence of symbols arranged from its first letter to its last, providing the basic pieces for written language.

Full entry for Alphabet: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Alphabet

Viele Sprachen verwenden das lateinische Alphabet.

Many languages use the Latin alphabet.

Tips for using Alphabet

  • The phrase nach dem Alphabet means in alphabetical order, and nach takes the dative in this expression.

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