NOUN
Hebelwirkung/ˈheːbl̩ˌvɪʁkʊŋ/leverage; leverage effect; mechanical advantage
Hebelwirkung is a German noun that means leverage, leverage effect, or mechanical advantage. It is pronounced /ˈheːbl̩ˌvɪʁkʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Hebelwirkungen".
Definitions
1.the effect produced by using a lever; leverage or amplification effect (literal or figurative)(physics; finance)
a.mechanical advantage gained with a lever
Mit einem langen Stab kann man eine größere Hebelwirkung erzielen.—With a long rod, a greater leverage can be achieved.
b.amplification or boosting effect, often used metaphorically (e.g., finance, negotiations)
Durch den Kredit entsteht eine erhebliche Hebelwirkung auf das investierte Kapital.—The loan creates a significant leverage effect on the invested capital.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Hebelwirkung | die Hebelwirkungen |
| Genitive | der Hebelwirkung | der Hebelwirkungen |
| Dative | der Hebelwirkung | den Hebelwirkungen |
| Accusative | die Hebelwirkung | die Hebelwirkungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hebelwirkung" mean in English?
- "Hebelwirkung" means leverage, leverage effect, or mechanical advantage. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hebelwirkung"?
- "Hebelwirkung" is pronounced /ˈheːbl̩ˌvɪʁkʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hebelwirkung" der, die, or das?
- "Hebelwirkung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Hebelwirkung"?
- The plural of "Hebelwirkung" is "Hebelwirkungen".
- What part of speech is "Hebelwirkung"?
- "Hebelwirkung" is a noun in German.
