Koffein

See also: koffein

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

Initially coined as Kaffein by German chemist Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge (Kaffee +‎ -in), later changed under influence of Latin coffea.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kɔfeˈiːn], [kɔfeˈʔiːn]
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

Noun

Koffein n (strong, genitive Koffeins, no plural)

  1. caffeine
    Coordinate term: Tein

Declension

Declension of Koffein [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Koffein
genitive eines des Koffeins
dative einem dem Koffein
accusative ein das Koffein

Further reading

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