Ansatz/ˈanˌzat͡s/approach; attempt; beginning
Ansatz is a German noun that means approach, attempt, or beginning. It is pronounced /ˈanˌzat͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Ansätze".
Definitions
1.approach or method for solving a problem or addressing something(method, solution)
a.way of dealing with a problem
Wir brauchen einen neuen Ansatz, um das Problem zu lösen.—We need a new approach to solve the problem.
2.initial stage, early sign, first beginnings of something(first sign, beginning)
a.first appearance of something
Es gab einen ersten Ansatz von Schnee auf den Dächern.—There was an initial sign of snow on the rooftops.
3.attempt or effort to do something(attempt, effort)
a.effort to start or achieve something
Sein erster Ansatz war nicht erfolgreich, aber er gab nicht auf.—His first attempt was not successful, but he did not give up.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ansatz | die Ansätze |
| Genitive | des Ansatzes | der Ansätze |
| Dative | dem Ansatz | den Ansätzen |
| Accusative | den Ansatz | die Ansätze |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ansatz" mean in English?
- "Ansatz" means approach, attempt, or beginning. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ansatz"?
- "Ansatz" is pronounced /ˈanˌzat͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ansatz" der, die, or das?
- "Ansatz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Ansatz"?
- The plural of "Ansatz" is "Ansätze".
- What part of speech is "Ansatz"?
- "Ansatz" is a noun in German.
