NOUN

Modernisierung/modɛʁniˈziːʁʊŋ/modernization; updating; refurbishment

Modernisierung is a German noun that means modernization, updating, or refurbishment. It is pronounced /modɛʁniˈziːʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Modernisierungen".

Definitions

1.the act of making something modern or updating it to newer standards(general)

a.renovation or technological upgrade of buildings, machines, etc.

Die Modernisierung des alten Bahnhofs dauerte zwei Jahre.The modernization of the old train station took two years.

2.adaptation of institutions or systems to contemporary requirements(society, economy)

a.bringing social or economic structures up to date

Die Modernisierung des Schulsystems ist ein wichtiges politisches Ziel.The modernization of the school system is an important political goal.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Modernisierungdie Modernisierungen
Genitiveder Modernisierungder Modernisierungen
Dativeder Modernisierungden Modernisierungen
Accusativedie Modernisierungdie Modernisierungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Modernisierung" mean in English?
"Modernisierung" means modernization, updating, or refurbishment. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Modernisierung"?
"Modernisierung" is pronounced /modɛʁniˈziːʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Modernisierung" der, die, or das?
"Modernisierung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Modernisierung"?
The plural of "Modernisierung" is "Modernisierungen".
What part of speech is "Modernisierung"?
"Modernisierung" is a noun in German.

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