NOUN
Mutation/mutaˈt͡si̯oːn/mutation; change; alteration
Mutation is a German noun that means mutation, change, or alteration. It is pronounced /mutaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Mutationen".
Definitions
1.a spontaneous or induced change in the genetic material of an organism(biology/genetics)
a.alteration in the DNA sequence
Die Mutation führte zu einer Veränderung im Aussehen der Pflanze.—The mutation led to a change in the appearance of the plant.
2.a significant transformation or alteration(general, formal)
a.change or modification in form or nature
Die Gesellschaft unterliegt einer stetigen Mutation.—Society is undergoing a constant mutation.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Mutation | die Mutationen |
| Genitive | der Mutation | der Mutationen |
| Dative | der Mutation | den Mutationen |
| Accusative | die Mutation | die Mutationen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mutation" mean in English?
- "Mutation" means mutation, change, or alteration. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mutation"?
- "Mutation" is pronounced /mutaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mutation" der, die, or das?
- "Mutation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Mutation"?
- The plural of "Mutation" is "Mutationen".
- What part of speech is "Mutation"?
- "Mutation" is a noun in German.
