Fassung/ˈfasʊŋ/version; composure; setting (mount, frame)
Fassung is a German noun that means version, composure, or setting (mount, frame). It is pronounced /ˈfasʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Fassungen".
Definitions
1.a particular version or form of something (e.g., a text, document, law)(version/variant)
a.a text, law, or work in a certain version
Diese Fassung des Gesetzes ist seit 2018 gültig.—This version of the law has been valid since 2018.
2.control over one's emotions; composure(state of mind)
a.calm mental state, self-control
Sie verlor die Fassung, als sie die Nachricht hörte.—She lost her composure when she heard the news.
3.device or construction that holds or frames something (e.g., a lightbulb, gem, glasses)(mounting/frame)
a.mount or frame for a technical or artistic object
Die Fassung der Brille ist aus Metall.—The frame of the glasses is made of metal.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Fassung | die Fassungen |
| Genitive | der Fassung | der Fassungen |
| Dative | der Fassung | den Fassungen |
| Accusative | die Fassung | die Fassungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Fassung" mean in English?
- "Fassung" means version, composure, or setting (mount, frame). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Fassung"?
- "Fassung" is pronounced /ˈfasʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Fassung" der, die, or das?
- "Fassung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Fassung"?
- The plural of "Fassung" is "Fassungen".
- What part of speech is "Fassung"?
- "Fassung" is a noun in German.
