NOUN

Eroberung/ɛɐ̯ˈʔoːbəʁʊŋ/conquest; capture; winning over

Eroberung is a German noun that means conquest, capture, or winning over. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔoːbəʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Eroberungen".

Definitions

1.the act of conquering a country or territory(military/history)

a.military seizure of land or a city

Die Eroberung von Mainz fand im 18. Jahrhundert statt.The conquest of Mainz took place in the 18th century.

2.the act of winning someone’s affection or favor(figurative/romantic)

a.winning someone over as a romantic interest

Seine charmante Art führte zur Eroberung ihres Herzens.His charming manner led to the winning of her heart.

3.the act of taking control or overcoming something(general)

a.successfully mastering or achieving something difficult

Die Eroberung des Gipfels war für das Team ein großer Erfolg.The conquest of the summit was a great success for the team.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Eroberungdie Eroberungen
Genitiveder Eroberungder Eroberungen
Dativeder Eroberungden Eroberungen
Accusativedie Eroberungdie Eroberungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Eroberung" mean in English?
"Eroberung" means conquest, capture, or winning over. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Eroberung"?
"Eroberung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔoːbəʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Eroberung" der, die, or das?
"Eroberung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Eroberung"?
The plural of "Eroberung" is "Eroberungen".
What part of speech is "Eroberung"?
"Eroberung" is a noun in German.

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