Modus

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German

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin modus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmoːdʊs/
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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɔdʊs/ (learned, chiefly grammar)

Noun

Modus m (strong, genitive Modus, plural Modi)

  1. mode (predesigned set of states or rules)
  2. (music) mode
  3. (grammar) mood

Declension

Declension of Modus
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Modus die Modi
genitive eines des Modus der Modi
dative einem dem Modus den Modi
accusative einen den Modus die Modi

Derived terms

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