NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Ansatzdie Ansätze
Genitivedes Ansatzesder Ansätze
Dativedem Ansatzden Ansätzen
Accusativeden Ansatzdie 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.

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