NOUN
Erziehung/ɛɐ̯ˈt͡siːʊŋ/education; upbringing; parenting
Erziehung is a German noun that means education, upbringing, or parenting. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡siːʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the process of raising and teaching children; upbringing(family, society)
a.influence and guidance given to children for their development as members of society
Die Erziehung der Kinder liegt oft in den Händen der Eltern.—The upbringing of children is often in the hands of the parents.
2.development or improvement of moral, social, or intellectual qualities(general, personal development)
a.moral or intellectual cultivation
Musik kann einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Erziehung leisten.—Music can make an important contribution to education/upbringing.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Erziehung | — |
| Genitive | der Erziehung | — |
| Dative | der Erziehung | — |
| Accusative | die Erziehung | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Erziehung" mean in English?
- "Erziehung" means education, upbringing, or parenting. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Erziehung"?
- "Erziehung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡siːʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Erziehung" der, die, or das?
- "Erziehung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Erziehung"?
- "Erziehung" is a noun in German.
