NOUN

Durchschnitt/ˌdʊʁçˈʃnɪt/average; mean; cross-section

Durchschnitt is a German noun that means average, mean, or cross-section. It is pronounced /ˌdʊʁçˈʃnɪt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Durchschnitte".

Definitions

1.the numerical average or mean value(mathematics/statistics)

a.arithmetic mean of several values

Der Durchschnitt der Noten war 2,3.The average of the grades was 2.3.

2.the typical or standard amount, level, or quality(general)

a.typical level or quality

Im Durchschnitt liest er zwei Bücher pro Monat.On average, he reads two books per month.

3.a cross-section, especially in engineering or physical objects(technical)

a.cross-sectional cut (of a body/structure)

Die Arbeiter untersuchten den Durchschnitt des Kabels.The workers examined the cross-section of the cable.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Durchschnittdie Durchschnitte
Genitivedes Durchschnittsder Durchschnitte
Dativedem Durchschnittden Durchschnitten
Accusativeden Durchschnittdie Durchschnitte

Frequently asked questions

What does "Durchschnitt" mean in English?
"Durchschnitt" means average, mean, or cross-section. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Durchschnitt"?
"Durchschnitt" is pronounced /ˌdʊʁçˈʃnɪt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Durchschnitt" der, die, or das?
"Durchschnitt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Durchschnitt"?
The plural of "Durchschnitt" is "Durchschnitte".
What part of speech is "Durchschnitt"?
"Durchschnitt" is a noun in German.

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