Entdeckung/ɛntˈdɛkʊŋ/discovery; finding; detection
Entdeckung is a German noun that means discovery, finding, or detection. It is pronounced /ɛntˈdɛkʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Entdeckungen".
Definitions
1.the act of finding something previously unknown(science; general)
a.something new found through research or exploration
Die Entdeckung des Penicillins veränderte die Medizin.—The discovery of penicillin changed medicine.
2.the experience of learning or noticing something new(personal experience)
a.realization or recognition of something unexpected
Die Reise war für ihn eine Entdeckung neuer Kulturen.—The trip was for him a discovery of new cultures.
3.detection or uncovering (of something hidden or secret)(criminal investigation)
a.the act of bringing something concealed to light
Die Entdeckung des Betrugs führte zu einer Untersuchung.—The detection of fraud led to an investigation.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Entdeckung | die Entdeckungen |
| Genitive | der Entdeckung | der Entdeckungen |
| Dative | der Entdeckung | den Entdeckungen |
| Accusative | die Entdeckung | die Entdeckungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Entdeckung" mean in English?
- "Entdeckung" means discovery, finding, or detection. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Entdeckung"?
- "Entdeckung" is pronounced /ɛntˈdɛkʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Entdeckung" der, die, or das?
- "Entdeckung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Entdeckung"?
- The plural of "Entdeckung" is "Entdeckungen".
- What part of speech is "Entdeckung"?
- "Entdeckung" is a noun in German.
