Austausch/ˈaʊ̯sˌtaʊ̯ʃ/exchange; replacement; interchange
Austausch is a German noun that means exchange, replacement, or interchange. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌtaʊ̯ʃ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Austausche".
Definitions
1.exchange of ideas, experiences, or opinions(communication/social interaction)
a.mutual communication or sharing between people or groups
Der Austausch von Erfahrungen ist in diesem Kurs sehr wichtig.—The exchange of experiences is very important in this course.
2.act of replacing something with something else(replacement/substitution)
a.replacing a defective or old object with a new one
Der Austausch der Batterie dauert nur fünf Minuten.—Replacing the battery takes only five minutes.
3.organized swap between people, especially students or employees, between countries or institutions(education/programs)
a.student or professional exchange
Sie nimmt an einem Austauschprogramm in Frankreich teil.—She is participating in an exchange program in France.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Austausch | die Austausche |
| Genitive | des Austausches | der Austausche |
| Dative | dem Austausch | den Austauschen |
| Accusative | den Austausch | die Austausche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Austausch" mean in English?
- "Austausch" means exchange, replacement, or interchange. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Austausch"?
- "Austausch" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌtaʊ̯ʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Austausch" der, die, or das?
- "Austausch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Austausch"?
- The plural of "Austausch" is "Austausche".
- What part of speech is "Austausch"?
- "Austausch" is a noun in German.
