NOUN

Kernkraftwerk/ˈkɛʁnkʁaftˌvɛʁk/nuclear power plant; atomic power station

Kernkraftwerk is a German noun that means nuclear power plant or atomic power station. It is pronounced /ˈkɛʁnkʁaftˌvɛʁk/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Kernkraftwerke".

Definitions

1.facility in which electricity is produced using nuclear energy(energy/technology)

a.industrial power plant with nuclear reactor for energy generation

Das Kernkraftwerk liefert Strom für die ganze Region.The nuclear power plant supplies electricity for the entire region.

b.building complex where nuclear fission generates electricity

Viele Menschen protestieren gegen den Bau eines neuen Kernkraftwerks.Many people are protesting against the construction of a new nuclear power plant.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Kernkraftwerkdie Kernkraftwerke
Genitivedes Kernkraftwerksder Kernkraftwerke
Dativedem Kernkraftwerkden Kernkraftwerken
Accusativedas Kernkraftwerkdie Kernkraftwerke

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kernkraftwerk" mean in English?
"Kernkraftwerk" means nuclear power plant or atomic power station. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kernkraftwerk"?
"Kernkraftwerk" is pronounced /ˈkɛʁnkʁaftˌvɛʁk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kernkraftwerk" der, die, or das?
"Kernkraftwerk" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Kernkraftwerk"?
The plural of "Kernkraftwerk" is "Kernkraftwerke".
What part of speech is "Kernkraftwerk"?
"Kernkraftwerk" is a noun in German.

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