NOUN
Explosion/ɛksploˈzi̯oːn/explosion; blast; detonation
Explosion is a German noun that means explosion, blast, or detonation. It is pronounced /ɛksploˈzi̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Explosionen".
Definitions
1.A rapid and violent release of energy with a loud noise and shock wave(physics/chemistry)
a.Sudden release of gas, energy, or pressure causing destruction
Die Explosion war im ganzen Stadtviertel zu hören.—The explosion could be heard throughout the entire district.
2.A sudden and strong increase or outburst(figurative)
a.Sudden growth in number or intensity
Es gab eine Explosion der Teilnehmerzahlen bei dem Kurs.—There was an explosion in the number of participants in the course.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Explosion | die Explosionen |
| Genitive | der Explosion | der Explosionen |
| Dative | der Explosion | den Explosionen |
| Accusative | die Explosion | die Explosionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Explosion" mean in English?
- "Explosion" means explosion, blast, or detonation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Explosion"?
- "Explosion" is pronounced /ɛksploˈzi̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Explosion" der, die, or das?
- "Explosion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Explosion"?
- The plural of "Explosion" is "Explosionen".
- What part of speech is "Explosion"?
- "Explosion" is a noun in German.
