Impuls/ɪmˈpʊls/impulse; stimulus; impetus
Impuls is a German noun that means impulse, stimulus, or impetus. It is pronounced /ɪmˈpʊls/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Impulse".
Definitions
1.sudden force or movement causing change in a system(physics/technical)
a.short, strong force affecting motion or direction
Der Ball erhielt durch den Stoß einen Impuls nach vorne.—The ball received an impulse forward due to the hit.
2.impulse as a motivating thought, stimulus, or prompt to take action(general/figurative)
a.inner urge or motivating idea
Sie folgte ihrem ersten Impuls und rief sofort an.—She followed her first impulse and called immediately.
b.stimulus; something that initiates a process or activity
Das neue Gesetz gab der Forschung einen wichtigen Impuls.—The new law gave research an important stimulus.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Impuls | die Impulse |
| Genitive | des Impulses | der Impulse |
| Dative | dem Impuls | den Impulsen |
| Accusative | den Impuls | die Impulse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Impuls" mean in English?
- "Impuls" means impulse, stimulus, or impetus. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Impuls"?
- "Impuls" is pronounced /ɪmˈpʊls/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Impuls" der, die, or das?
- "Impuls" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Impuls"?
- The plural of "Impuls" is "Impulse".
- What part of speech is "Impuls"?
- "Impuls" is a noun in German.
