Bestandteil
component/part
A masculine noun (der Bestandteil) meaning 'component' or 'integral part' of something larger.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| der Bestandteil | die Bestandteile | /bəˈʃtanttaɪl/ |
Example Sentences
Sport ist ein fester Bestandteil meines Lebens.
Sport is a fixed part of my life.
Welche Bestandteile hat dieses Produkt?
What components does this product have?
Das ist wesentlicher Bestandteil des Vertrags.
That is an essential part of the contract.
Compound Words
Grundbestandteil (der) — basic component
Common Mistakes
Wrong article: 'die Bestandteil'
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