NOUN

Bildung/ˈbɪldʊŋ/education; formation; culture

Bildung is a German noun that means education, formation, or culture. It is pronounced /ˈbɪldʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Bildungen".

Definitions

1.acquisition of knowledge, education(education, schooling)

a.the process or system of learning and teaching, usually at school or university

Eine gute Bildung ist für die Zukunft sehr wichtig.A good education is very important for the future.

2.formation or development of character and mind(personal development)

a.overall intellectual and cultural cultivation

Er legt großen Wert auf seine persönliche Bildung.He places great importance on his personal development.

3.act or process of forming or shaping something(creation, forming)

a.formation or emergence (in science, nature, etc.)

Die Bildung von Wolken erfolgt durch Kondensation.The formation of clouds occurs through condensation.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Bildungdie Bildungen
Genitiveder Bildungder Bildungen
Dativeder Bildungden Bildungen
Accusativedie Bildungdie Bildungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Bildung" mean in English?
"Bildung" means education, formation, or culture. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Bildung"?
"Bildung" is pronounced /ˈbɪldʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Bildung" der, die, or das?
"Bildung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Bildung"?
The plural of "Bildung" is "Bildungen".
What part of speech is "Bildung"?
"Bildung" is a noun in German.

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