NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Impulsdie Impulse
Genitivedes Impulsesder Impulse
Dativedem Impulsden Impulsen
Accusativeden Impulsdie 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.

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