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 of sending gases or substances into the air or environment(environment, technology)

a.the release of pollutants, especially into the atmosphere

Die Emission von CO2 muss reduziert werden, um den Klimawandel zu bekämpfen.The emission of CO2 must be reduced to combat climate change.

b.the discharge of any substance or form of energy into the environment

Die Emission von Lärm durch den Verkehr ist in Großstädten ein Problem.The emission of noise from traffic is a problem in big cities.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Emissiondie Emissionen
Genitiveder Emissionder Emissionen
Dativeder Emissionden Emissionen
Accusativedie Emissiondie 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.

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