NOUN

Gattung/ˈɡatʊŋ/type; genus; category

Gattung is a German noun that means type, genus, or category. It is pronounced /ˈɡatʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gattungen".

Definitions

1.a group of closely related species; genus(biology)

a.taxonomic rank in biology

Die Gattung Homo umfasst den modernen Menschen und seine nächsten Verwandten.The genus Homo includes modern humans and their closest relatives.

2.a kind or category; type(general)

a.a general type or class of things

Oper ist eine Gattung der Musik.Opera is a genre (type) of music.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Gattungdie Gattungen
Genitiveder Gattungder Gattungen
Dativeder Gattungden Gattungen
Accusativedie Gattungdie Gattungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Gattung" mean in English?
"Gattung" means type, genus, or category. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Gattung"?
"Gattung" is pronounced /ˈɡatʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Gattung" der, die, or das?
"Gattung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Gattung"?
The plural of "Gattung" is "Gattungen".
What part of speech is "Gattung"?
"Gattung" is a noun in German.

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