Niederschlag/ˈniːdɐˌʃlaːk/precipitation; rainfall; fallout
Niederschlag is a German noun that means precipitation, rainfall, or fallout. It is pronounced /ˈniːdɐˌʃlaːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Niederschläge".
Definitions
1.atmospheric moisture falling to the ground in the form of rain, snow, hail, etc.(meteorology)
a.rain, snow, hail, etc. that falls from the sky
Im April gibt es oft viel Niederschlag.—There is often a lot of precipitation in April.
2.substance that separates as a solid from a solution(chemistry/physics)
a.solid material that precipitates from a liquid
Bei der Reaktion entsteht ein gelber Niederschlag.—A yellow precipitate forms during the reaction.
3.downfall or defeat, especially sudden or decisive(figurative, formal)
a.abrupt collapse or failure
Der Krieg führte zum politischen Niederschlag der Regierung.—The war led to the political downfall of the government.
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Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Niederschlag | die Niederschläge |
| Genitive | des Niederschlages | der Niederschläge |
| Dative | dem Niederschlag | den Niederschlägen |
| Accusative | den Niederschlag | die Niederschläge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Niederschlag" mean in English?
- "Niederschlag" means precipitation, rainfall, or fallout. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Niederschlag"?
- "Niederschlag" is pronounced /ˈniːdɐˌʃlaːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Niederschlag" der, die, or das?
- "Niederschlag" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Niederschlag"?
- The plural of "Niederschlag" is "Niederschläge".
- What part of speech is "Niederschlag"?
- "Niederschlag" is a noun in German.
