NOUN

Nebenwirkung/ˈneːbn̩ˌvɪʁkʊŋ/side effect; adverse effect

Nebenwirkung is a German noun that means side effect or adverse effect. It is pronounced /ˈneːbn̩ˌvɪʁkʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Nebenwirkungen".

Definitions

1.unintended or secondary effect of a drug or treatment(medicine, pharmacology)

a.undesired or unintended effect accompanying the intended effect

Das Medikament hilft zwar gegen die Schmerzen, hat aber starke Nebenwirkungen.The medication does relieve the pain, but it has strong side effects.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Nebenwirkungdie Nebenwirkungen
Genitiveder Nebenwirkungder Nebenwirkungen
Dativeder Nebenwirkungden Nebenwirkungen
Accusativedie Nebenwirkungdie Nebenwirkungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Nebenwirkung" mean in English?
"Nebenwirkung" means side effect or adverse effect. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Nebenwirkung"?
"Nebenwirkung" is pronounced /ˈneːbn̩ˌvɪʁkʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Nebenwirkung" der, die, or das?
"Nebenwirkung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Nebenwirkung"?
The plural of "Nebenwirkung" is "Nebenwirkungen".
What part of speech is "Nebenwirkung"?
"Nebenwirkung" is a noun in German.

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