Konjunktion/kɔnjʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːn/conjunction (grammar); conjunction (astronomy)
Konjunktion is a German noun that means conjunction (grammar) or conjunction (astronomy). It is pronounced /kɔnjʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Konjunktionen".
Definitions
1.A word that connects clauses or sentences (conjunction)(grammar)
a.coordinating conjunction (binds main clauses or similar elements)
Und, oder und aber sind Beispiele für Konjunktionen.—'And', 'or', and 'but' are examples of conjunctions.
b.subordinating conjunction (introduces subordinate clauses)
Weil ist eine Konjunktion, die einen Nebensatz einleitet.—'Weil' is a conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause.
2.The alignment of two celestial bodies in the sky (conjunction)(astronomy)
a.exact astronomical alignment
Die Konjunktion von Jupiter und Saturn war am Himmel gut sichtbar.—The conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn was clearly visible in the sky.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Konjunktion | die Konjunktionen |
| Genitive | der Konjunktion | der Konjunktionen |
| Dative | der Konjunktion | den Konjunktionen |
| Accusative | die Konjunktion | die Konjunktionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Konjunktion" mean in English?
- "Konjunktion" means conjunction (grammar) or conjunction (astronomy). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Konjunktion"?
- "Konjunktion" is pronounced /kɔnjʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Konjunktion" der, die, or das?
- "Konjunktion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Konjunktion"?
- The plural of "Konjunktion" is "Konjunktionen".
- What part of speech is "Konjunktion"?
- "Konjunktion" is a noun in German.
