Substantivbestandteil
Substantivbestandteil refers to a component that is a noun within a larger word, typically a compound noun or a noun phrase in German. In German grammar, compound words are frequently formed by combining two or more words, where one or more of these components are nouns. These noun components are known as substantivbestandteile. For example, in the compound noun "Haustür" (house door), "Haus" (house) is a substantivbestandteil. Similarly, in "Bahnhof" (train station), "Bahn" (train) is a substantivbestandteil.
These components can stand alone as independent nouns but are integrated into a new, single word with
Understanding substantivbestandteile is crucial for deciphering the meaning of German compound words, which are very common