Depression/depʁɛˈsi̯oːn/depression (illness); economic depression; low pressure (weather)
Depression is a German noun that means depression (illness), economic depression, or low pressure (weather). It is pronounced /depʁɛˈsi̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Depressionen".
Definitions
1.psychological state of persistent sadness and lack of interest(mental health)
a.clinical mental disorder marked by deep sadness and decreased energy
Viele Menschen mit Depression fühlen sich antriebslos und niedergeschlagen.—Many people with depression feel listless and down.
2.prolonged period of economic downturn(economics)
a.phase of low economic activity and high unemployment
Die Weltwirtschaftskrise von 1929 war eine schwere Depression.—The Great Depression of 1929 was a severe economic depression.
3.area of low atmospheric pressure(meteorology)
a.zone of lowered air pressure with typical weather patterns
Die Depression brachte starken Regen in die Region.—The depression brought heavy rain to the region.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Depression | die Depressionen |
| Genitive | der Depression | der Depressionen |
| Dative | der Depression | den Depressionen |
| Accusative | die Depression | die Depressionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Depression" mean in English?
- "Depression" means depression (illness), economic depression, or low pressure (weather). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Depression"?
- "Depression" is pronounced /depʁɛˈsi̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Depression" der, die, or das?
- "Depression" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Depression"?
- The plural of "Depression" is "Depressionen".
- What part of speech is "Depression"?
- "Depression" is a noun in German.
