PROPER NOUN

Holocaust/ˈhoːlokaʊ̯st/Holocaust; Shoah

Holocaust is a German proper noun that means Holocaust or Shoah. It is pronounced /ˈhoːlokaʊ̯st/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Holocausts".

Definitions

1.systematic persecution and murder of millions of Jews and other groups by the National Socialist regime during World War II(history)

a.Shoah; genocide of European Jews under Nazi Germany

Der Holocaust gilt als eines der schlimmsten Verbrechen der Menschheitsgeschichte.The Holocaust is considered one of the worst crimes in human history.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Holocaustdie Holocausts
Genitivedes Holocaustder Holocausts
Dativedem Holocaustden Holocausts
Accusativeden Holocaustdie Holocausts

Frequently asked questions

What does "Holocaust" mean in English?
"Holocaust" means Holocaust or Shoah. It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Holocaust"?
"Holocaust" is pronounced /ˈhoːlokaʊ̯st/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Holocaust" der, die, or das?
"Holocaust" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Holocaust"?
The plural of "Holocaust" is "Holocausts".
What part of speech is "Holocaust"?
"Holocaust" is a proper noun in German.

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