Kolonisation/ˌkolonizaˈt͡si̯oːn/colonization; settling; establishment (of a colony)
Kolonisation is a German noun that means colonization, settling, or establishment (of a colony). It is pronounced /ˌkolonizaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kolonisationen".
Definitions
1.the process of taking control over a foreign land and settling people there(history, politics)
a.acquisition and settlement of a country or territory by another state, often by force
Die Kolonisation Afrikas veränderte die politischen Strukturen des Kontinents nachhaltig.—The colonization of Africa fundamentally changed the continent's political structures.
2.the establishment of organisms (especially bacteria or plants) in a new area or habitat(biology, medicine)
a.process by which a species spreads to a new area or host
Die Kolonisation des Darms mit nützlichen Bakterien beginnt nach der Geburt.—The colonization of the gut with beneficial bacteria begins after birth.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kolonisation | die Kolonisationen |
| Genitive | der Kolonisation | der Kolonisationen |
| Dative | der Kolonisation | den Kolonisationen |
| Accusative | die Kolonisation | die Kolonisationen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kolonisation" mean in English?
- "Kolonisation" means colonization, settling, or establishment (of a colony). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kolonisation"?
- "Kolonisation" is pronounced /ˌkolonizaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kolonisation" der, die, or das?
- "Kolonisation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Kolonisation"?
- The plural of "Kolonisation" is "Kolonisationen".
- What part of speech is "Kolonisation"?
- "Kolonisation" is a noun in German.
