Fraktion/fʁakˈt͡si̯oːn/parliamentary group; faction; fraction (chemistry, mathematics)
Fraktion is a German noun that means parliamentary group, faction, or fraction (chemistry, mathematics). It is pronounced /fʁakˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Fraktionen".
Definitions
1.a parliamentary group or organized subgroup within a parliament, assembly, or organization(politics)
a.group of members with shared political views within a legislative body
Die Fraktionen im Bundestag stimmen über das neue Gesetz ab.—The parliamentary groups in the Bundestag are voting on the new law.
2.a distinct subgroup with a common interest within a larger group or organization(general/organization)
a.subgroup with differing positions within a larger organization
Innerhalb des Vereins gibt es mehrere Fraktionen mit verschiedenen Meinungen.—Within the association there are several factions with different opinions.
3.a separated part, component, or portion, especially produced by a division process(science - chemistry, mathematics)
a.portion separated during a chemical or physical process
Bei der Destillation werden verschiedene Fraktionen des Rohöls gewonnen.—During distillation, different fractions of crude oil are obtained.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Fraktion | die Fraktionen |
| Genitive | der Fraktion | der Fraktionen |
| Dative | der Fraktion | den Fraktionen |
| Accusative | die Fraktion | die Fraktionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Fraktion" mean in English?
- "Fraktion" means parliamentary group, faction, or fraction (chemistry, mathematics). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Fraktion"?
- "Fraktion" is pronounced /fʁakˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Fraktion" der, die, or das?
- "Fraktion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Fraktion"?
- The plural of "Fraktion" is "Fraktionen".
- What part of speech is "Fraktion"?
- "Fraktion" is a noun in German.
