NOUN
Dehnung/ˈdeːnʊŋ/stretching; elongation; extension
Dehnung is a German noun that means stretching, elongation, or extension. It is pronounced /ˈdeːnʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Dehnungen".
Definitions
1.the act or process of making something longer or wider by stretching(physical process)
a.lengthening of muscles or other materials through pulling or tension
Vor dem Sport ist eine Dehnung der Muskeln wichtig.—Before exercising, stretching the muscles is important.
2.the lengthening of a vowel sound in speech or writing(linguistics)
a.pronunciation or writing of vowels as long sounds
Im Wort 'Boot' gibt es eine Dehnung des Vokals 'o'.—In the word 'Boot' there is a lengthening of the vowel 'o'.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Dehnung | die Dehnungen |
| Genitive | der Dehnung | der Dehnungen |
| Dative | der Dehnung | den Dehnungen |
| Accusative | die Dehnung | die Dehnungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dehnung" mean in English?
- "Dehnung" means stretching, elongation, or extension. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dehnung"?
- "Dehnung" is pronounced /ˈdeːnʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dehnung" der, die, or das?
- "Dehnung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Dehnung"?
- The plural of "Dehnung" is "Dehnungen".
- What part of speech is "Dehnung"?
- "Dehnung" is a noun in German.
