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.undesired, secondary effect of a medicine or treatment(medicine, pharmacology)

a.undesirable physical or psychological effect caused by a drug or therapy

Dieses Medikament kann einige Nebenwirkungen haben, wie Müdigkeit oder Kopfschmerzen.This medication can have some side effects, such as tiredness or headaches.

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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