NOUN
Emission/emɪˈsi̯oːn/emission; release; discharge
Emission is a German noun that means emission, release, or discharge. It is pronounced /emɪˈsi̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Emissionen".
Definitions
1.the act or process of emitting (especially gases, light, etc.) into the environment(technology/environment)
a.release of substances (often harmful) into the air
Die Emission von CO₂ muss reduziert werden, um den Klimawandel zu bekämpfen.—The emission of CO₂ must be reduced to combat climate change.
2.the emission or release of energy (such as light or radiation)(physics)
a.radiation given off from a source
Die Emission von Licht durch die Lampe ist sehr stark.—The emission of light from the lamp is very strong.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Emission | die Emissionen |
| Genitive | der Emission | der Emissionen |
| Dative | der Emission | den Emissionen |
| Accusative | die Emission | die Emissionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Emission" mean in English?
- "Emission" means emission, release, or discharge. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Emission"?
- "Emission" is pronounced /emɪˈsi̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Emission" der, die, or das?
- "Emission" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Emission"?
- The plural of "Emission" is "Emissionen".
- What part of speech is "Emission"?
- "Emission" is a noun in German.
