Dimension/ˌdimɛnˈzi̯oːn/dimension; scale; aspect
Dimension is a German noun that means dimension, scale, or aspect. It is pronounced /ˌdimɛnˈzi̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Dimensionen".
Definitions
1.measure for the spatial extension; mathematical parameter describing space(mathematics; physics)
a.spatial direction or extent (such as length, width, height)
Das Universum hat mindestens drei Dimensionen.—The universe has at least three dimensions.
b.mathematical or physical parameter representing a property or state
Zeit wird in der Raumzeit als vierte Dimension betrachtet.—Time is considered the fourth dimension in space-time.
2.scope, scale, or aspect of something (non-literal)(general; figurative)
a.extent or magnitude of a situation or thing
Das Problem hat mittlerweile eine neue Dimension erreicht.—The problem has now reached a new dimension.
b.aspect or point of view (regarding an issue)
Wir müssen auch die soziale Dimension berücksichtigen.—We also have to take into account the social dimension.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Dimension | die Dimensionen |
| Genitive | der Dimension | der Dimensionen |
| Dative | der Dimension | den Dimensionen |
| Accusative | die Dimension | die Dimensionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dimension" mean in English?
- "Dimension" means dimension, scale, or aspect. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dimension"?
- "Dimension" is pronounced /ˌdimɛnˈzi̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dimension" der, die, or das?
- "Dimension" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Dimension"?
- The plural of "Dimension" is "Dimensionen".
- What part of speech is "Dimension"?
- "Dimension" is a noun in German.
