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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Ereignis | die Ereignisse |
| Genitive | des Ereignisses | der Ereignisse |
| Dative | dem Ereignis | den Ereignissen |
| Accusative | das Ereignis | die 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.
