Annäherung/ˈannɛːəʁʊŋ/approach; approximation; reconciliation
Annäherung is a German noun that means approach, approximation, or reconciliation. It is pronounced /ˈannɛːəʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Annäherungen".
Definitions
1.the process of coming closer in space, thought, or relations(process; relationship)
a.coming physically closer or nearing something
Die Annäherung des Zuges war deutlich zu hören.—The approach of the train was clearly audible.
b.establishing closer relations or contact
Die Annäherung zwischen den beiden Ländern wurde begrüßt.—The rapprochement between the two countries was welcomed.
2.approximate calculation or estimation(mathematics; general)
a.non-exact value or method
Diese Zahl ist nur eine grobe Annäherung.—This figure is only a rough approximation.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Annäherung | die Annäherungen |
| Genitive | der Annäherung | der Annäherungen |
| Dative | der Annäherung | den Annäherungen |
| Accusative | die Annäherung | die Annäherungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Annäherung" mean in English?
- "Annäherung" means approach, approximation, or reconciliation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Annäherung"?
- "Annäherung" is pronounced /ˈannɛːəʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Annäherung" der, die, or das?
- "Annäherung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Annäherung"?
- The plural of "Annäherung" is "Annäherungen".
- What part of speech is "Annäherung"?
- "Annäherung" is a noun in German.
