Anpassung/ˈanpasʊŋ/adaptation; adjustment; modification
Anpassung is a German noun that means adaptation, adjustment, or modification. It is pronounced /ˈanpasʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Anpassungen".
Definitions
1.the act or process of adapting or adjusting to a situation, condition, or requirement(general)
a.adaptation to new conditions or environments
Die Anpassung an das Leben in einer neuen Stadt kann schwierig sein.—Adapting to life in a new city can be difficult.
2.adaptation of an organism to its environment(biology)
a.biological process of adjustment to the environment
Die Anpassung der Tiere an das kalte Klima ist beeindruckend.—The adaptation of animals to the cold climate is impressive.
3.modification or fine-tuning of devices, plans, processes, etc.(technical/business)
a.technical or procedural modification to suit new circumstances
Die Anpassung der Software an die Kundenbedürfnisse war notwendig.—The adaptation of the software to customer needs was necessary.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Anpassung | die Anpassungen |
| Genitive | der Anpassung | der Anpassungen |
| Dative | der Anpassung | den Anpassungen |
| Accusative | die Anpassung | die Anpassungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Anpassung" mean in English?
- "Anpassung" means adaptation, adjustment, or modification. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Anpassung"?
- "Anpassung" is pronounced /ˈanpasʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Anpassung" der, die, or das?
- "Anpassung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Anpassung"?
- The plural of "Anpassung" is "Anpassungen".
- What part of speech is "Anpassung"?
- "Anpassung" is a noun in German.
