English–German

“element” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/eləˈmɛnt/

Example

Respekt ist ein wichtiges Element in jeder Freundschaft.

Respect is an important element in every friendship.

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How to say “element” in German

“Element” in German is Element.

A building block that contributes to a larger whole, whether it is a chemical substance or an abstract part of something.

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

Example sentences with Element

Als Anfänger lernt man zuerst ein grundlegendes Element der Sprache.

As a beginner, one first learns a fundamental element of the language.

Tips for using Element

  • Element is neuter, so the forms are das Element and die Elemente, with -e marking the regular plural.

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