Nachwuchs/ˈnaːxˌvuːks/offspring; new generation; junior staff
Nachwuchs is a German noun that means offspring, new generation, or junior staff. It is pronounced /ˈnaːxˌvuːks/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.children or offspring, especially young children in a family(family, children)
a.biological children or offspring
Das Ehepaar freut sich über den Nachwuchs.—The couple is happy about the arrival of a child.
2.a new generation, especially of people joining a group or profession(general, new generation)
a.young people entering a field
Der Verein fördert den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs.—The association promotes young scientists.
3.junior staff or young talents(work, sports)
a.junior employees or upcoming talent
Der Betrieb sucht Nachwuchs für die Führungsebene.—The company is looking for junior staff for management positions.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Nachwuchs | — |
| Genitive | des Nachwuchses | — |
| Dative | dem Nachwuchs | — |
| Accusative | den Nachwuchs | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nachwuchs" mean in English?
- "Nachwuchs" means offspring, new generation, or junior staff. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nachwuchs"?
- "Nachwuchs" is pronounced /ˈnaːxˌvuːks/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nachwuchs" der, die, or das?
- "Nachwuchs" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Nachwuchs"?
- "Nachwuchs" is a noun in German.
