das Element
/e.leˈmɛnt/ noun · neuter B1- element
- element; essential component
- force of nature; the elements · Die Elemente schienen sich gegen die Schiffsbesatzung verschworen zu haben. The elements seemed to have conspired against the ship’s crew.
- a person, especially viewed as a member of a destructive or criminal group or movement · Unter den Anhängern dieses Vereins gibt es gewaltbereite Elemente. Among the supporters of this club there are individuals who are prone to violence.· Wir stehen hier kriminellen Elementen gegenüber, die genau wissen, was sie tun. We are faced in this with criminal people (or simply: criminals) who know exactly what they are doing.
Genitive des Elementes · Plural die Elemente
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Element | die Elemente |
| Accusative | das Element | die Elemente |
| Dative | dem Element / Elemente | den Elementen |
| Genitive | des Elementes / Elements | der Elemente |
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