NOUN

Ereignis/ɛɐ̯ˈʔaɪ̯ɡnɪs/event; incident; occurrence

Ereignis is a German noun that means event, incident, or occurrence. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔaɪ̯ɡnɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Ereignisse".

Definitions

1.an event or incident, especially something noteworthy(general)

a.notable or significant happening

Das Konzert war das wichtigste Ereignis des Jahres.The concert was the most important event of the year.

2.something that happens; an occurrence(everyday)

a.everyday or simple happening

Solche Ereignisse kommen häufiger vor als man denkt.Such events happen more often than one might think.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Ereignisdie Ereignisse
Genitivedes Ereignissesder Ereignisse
Dativedem Ereignisden Ereignissen
Accusativedas Ereignisdie Ereignisse

Frequently asked questions

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

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