NOUN
Einbuße/ˈaɪ̯nˌbuːsə/loss; sacrifice; reduction
Einbuße is a German noun that means loss, sacrifice, or reduction. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌbuːsə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Einbußen".
Definitions
1.loss, reduction (usually a negative financial or material impact)(economy; general)
a.the experience or effect of losing value, profit, etc.
Durch die Wirtschaftskrise erlitten viele Unternehmen erhebliche Einbußen.—Many companies suffered significant losses due to the economic crisis.
2.diminishment or loss (of something non-material, such as reputation, trust, health, etc.)(ability; quality)
a.a reduction or weakening of an ability or positive quality
Nach der Operation gab es Einbußen an Lebensqualität.—There was a decline in quality of life after the surgery.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Einbuße | die Einbußen |
| Genitive | der Einbuße | der Einbußen |
| Dative | der Einbuße | den Einbußen |
| Accusative | die Einbuße | die Einbußen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Einbuße" mean in English?
- "Einbuße" means loss, sacrifice, or reduction. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Einbuße"?
- "Einbuße" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌbuːsə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Einbuße" der, die, or das?
- "Einbuße" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Einbuße"?
- The plural of "Einbuße" is "Einbußen".
- What part of speech is "Einbuße"?
- "Einbuße" is a noun in German.
