Liter

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German

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from French litre, from Ancient Greek λίτρα (lítra).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɪtɐ/, /ˈliːtɐ/
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Noun

Liter m or n (strong, genitive Liters, plural Liter)

  1. liter, litre
    Synonym: Kubikdezimeter

Usage notes

  • The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) recommends using the neuter gender (das Liter), but the word is now almost exclusively masculine. The neuter will sound ungrammatical to many or most native speakers.

Declension

Declension of Liter
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der, das Liter die Liter
genitive eines des Liters der Liter
dative einem dem Liter den Litern
accusative einen, ein den, das Liter die Liter

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Further reading

  • “Liter” in Duden online
  • “Liter” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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