der Achter
eight-oared boat
A rowing boat for eight rowers, especially a racing boat used in rowing.
EXAMPLE
Der Achter liegt bereits am Start.
The eight-oared boat is already at the starting line.
der Achter
eight
der Achter, die Achter
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Meanings
der Achter
eight-oared crew
A rowing crew of eight rowers that competes in an eight-oared boat.
EXAMPLE
Der Achter unseres Vereins gewann das Rennen.
Our club's eight-oared crew won the race.
der Achter
figure eight
A shape resembling an eight, such as a figure in ice skating or a bent bicycle wheel.
EXAMPLE
Seit dem Sturz hat mein Fahrrad einen Achter im Vorderrad.
Since the fall, the front wheel of my bike has been buckled.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Achter, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance (der)
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Achter |
| genitive | des Achters |
The four cases (der)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Achter | die Achter |
| accusative | den Achter | die Achter |
| dative | dem Achter | den Achtern |
| genitive | des Achters | der Achter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (der)
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Achten |
| genitive | des Achten |
The four cases (der)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Achte | die Achten |
| accusative | den Achten | die Achten |
| dative | dem Achten | den Achten |
| genitive | des Achten | der Achten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Achter' is derived from 'acht' (eight). The term refers to the fact that eight rowers belong to the boat or crew in rowing.
EXAMPLE
Der Achter wurde vor dem Rennen ins Wasser gelassen.
The eight was put into the water before the race.
Rowing terminology
'Achter' is used mainly in rowing and is part of the sport's specialized vocabulary. The word occurs especially often in texts about competitions, training, and rowing clubs.
EXAMPLE
Beim Training musste der Achter mehrere schnelle Starts üben.
During training, the eight had to practice several fast starts.
Boat context
In the meaning 'rowing boat', 'Achter' often occurs with verbs such as 'liegen' (to be), 'ins Wasser setzen' (to put into the water), or 'rudern' (to row). Words indicating a location or movement then refer to the boat.
EXAMPLE
Die Ruderer stiegen in den Achter und fuhren zum Start.
The rowers got into the eight and headed to the starting line.
Crew context
In the meaning 'rowing crew', 'Achter' often occurs with expressions describing athletic performance, such as 'gewinnen' (to win), 'antreten' (to compete), or 'trainieren' (to train). References to a club or race help identify the meaning.
EXAMPLE
Der Achter des Vereins trainiert vor der Meisterschaft jeden Morgen.
The club's eight trains every morning before the championships.
In real life
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