Konversion/ˌkɔnvɛʁˈzi̯oːn/conversion; change of use; transformation
Konversion is a German noun that means conversion, change of use, or transformation. It is pronounced /ˌkɔnvɛʁˈzi̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Konversionen".
Definitions
1.change of religious belief, especially adopting a new faith(religion)
a.conversion to another religion
Die Konversion zum Christentum war im Mittelalter weit verbreitet.—Conversion to Christianity was widespread in the Middle Ages.
2.changing a word class without changing its form(linguistics)
a.word formation where a noun becomes a verb or vice versa
Im Deutschen ist die Konversion von Adjektiven zu Substantiven häufig.—In German, the conversion of adjectives to nouns is common.
3.change of use, especially of land or buildings (e.g. converting military sites)(urban planning/military)
a.repurposing of former military grounds or industrial areas
Nach dem Ende des Kalten Krieges begann die Konversion ehemaliger Kasernen.—After the end of the Cold War, the conversion of former barracks began.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Konversion | die Konversionen |
| Genitive | der Konversion | der Konversionen |
| Dative | der Konversion | den Konversionen |
| Accusative | die Konversion | die Konversionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Konversion" mean in English?
- "Konversion" means conversion, change of use, or transformation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Konversion"?
- "Konversion" is pronounced /ˌkɔnvɛʁˈzi̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Konversion" der, die, or das?
- "Konversion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Konversion"?
- The plural of "Konversion" is "Konversionen".
- What part of speech is "Konversion"?
- "Konversion" is a noun in German.
