Absturz/ˈapˌʃtʊʁt͡s/crash; fall; collapse
Absturz is a German noun that means crash, fall, or collapse. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʃtʊʁt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Abstürze".
Definitions
1.an accident in which something or someone falls suddenly from a height(aviation/accident)
a.crash of an aircraft
Nach dem Absturz des Flugzeugs begann die Suche nach den Ursachen.—After the crash of the airplane, the search for the causes began.
2.sudden failure of a computer or program(computing/technology)
a.computer or program crash
Der Computer-Absturz kostete ihn seine gesamte Arbeit.—The computer crash cost him all his work.
3.a rapid decline or total breakdown (especially of a system, person, or market)(figurative)
a.collapse or downfall
Der Absturz der Börse hatte schwere Folgen für das Unternehmen.—The collapse of the stock market had serious consequences for the company.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Absturz | die Abstürze |
| Genitive | des Absturzes | der Abstürze |
| Dative | dem Absturz | den Abstürzen |
| Accusative | den Absturz | die Abstürze |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Absturz" mean in English?
- "Absturz" means crash, fall, or collapse. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Absturz"?
- "Absturz" is pronounced /ˈapˌʃtʊʁt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Absturz" der, die, or das?
- "Absturz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Absturz"?
- The plural of "Absturz" is "Abstürze".
- What part of speech is "Absturz"?
- "Absturz" is a noun in German.
