der Film

Plural: die Filme
Based on: *pel-
Goethe A1 Noun #141 Noun
  1. the movie, the film
  2. the film, the thin layer
1.

the movie, the film

(Also works for analogue film strips that capture light.)
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2.

the film, the thin layer

(Think oil on water.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'Film' have?

Film has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the movie, the film, 2. the film, the thin layer.

What is the gender of 'Film'?

der

What is the plural of 'Film'?

die Filme

What is 'Film' related to?

The word 'Film' is related to *pel-.

Where can I learn more about 'Film'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.