Ansatz/ˈanˌzat͡s/approach; beginning; trace
Ansatz is a German noun that means approach, beginning, or trace. It is pronounced /ˈanˌzat͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Ansätze".
Definitions
1.method of solving a problem or scientific approach(method/theory)
a.the method or procedure used to approach a problem or task
Für dieses mathematische Problem gibt es verschiedene Ansätze.—There are various approaches to this mathematical problem.
2.first signs or beginnings of something(origin/development)
a.an initial indication or emergence of something
Es gibt erste Ansätze einer Besserung.—There are first signs of improvement.
3.visible trace or start (of hair, beard, etc.)(physical/appearance)
a.the visible start of hair under the skin or beard growth
Er hat schon einen kleinen Bartansatz bekommen.—He has already started to get a little beard.
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, beginning, or trace. 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.
