das Kapitel
noun · /kaˈpɪtəl/ ·Etymology
In the sense of “clerical body” inherited from Middle High German kapitel, capittel, from Latin capitulum. In the sense of “text section” a later borrowing from the same source (ca. 1500). Occasional Old High German kapital, kapitula had no sustained continuation in Middle High German.
Translation
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chapter (section of a text)
neuter, strong
Das ist ein Kapitel für sich.
That's another story. / I could write a whole book about it.
Jedem Kapitel des Lehrbuchs folgen etwa ein Dutzend Verständnisfragen.
Each chapter in the textbook is followed by about a dozen comprehension questions.
Das letzte Kapitel des Buches kannst du auslassen.
You can omit the last chapter of the book.
- chapter (clerical body) neuter, strong
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Kapitel | Kapitel |
| Accusative | Kapitel | Kapitel |
| Dative | Kapitel | Kapiteln |
| Genitive | Kapitels | Kapitel |