NOUN

Erdbeben/ˈeːɐ̯tˌbeːbn̩/earthquake

Erdbeben is a German noun that means earthquake. It is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯tˌbeːbn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Erdbeben".

Definitions

1.a sudden shaking of the ground, often causing destruction, due to movements in the earth's crust(natural disaster)

a.violent or moderate ground tremor as a natural phenomenon

Das schwere Erdbeben zerstörte viele Häuser.The severe earthquake destroyed many houses.

b.recorded or felt seismic event

Ein leichtes Erdbeben war heute Morgen in der Stadt spürbar.A slight earthquake was noticeable in the city this morning.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Erdbebendie Erdbeben
Genitivedes Erdbebensder Erdbeben
Dativedem Erdbebenden Erdbeben
Accusativedas Erdbebendie Erdbeben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Erdbeben" mean in English?
"Erdbeben" means earthquake. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Erdbeben"?
"Erdbeben" is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯tˌbeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Erdbeben" der, die, or das?
"Erdbeben" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Erdbeben"?
The plural of "Erdbeben" is "Erdbeben".
What part of speech is "Erdbeben"?
"Erdbeben" is a noun in German.

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