NOUN

Ökosystem/ˈøːkozʏsˌteːm/ecosystem

Ökosystem is a German noun that means ecosystem. It is pronounced /ˈøːkozʏsˌteːm/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Ökosysteme".

Definitions

1.a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment(biology, environment)

a.the totality of living organisms and their abiotic environment in a specific area, functioning as a unit

Das tropische Regenwald-Ökosystem ist besonders vielfältig.The tropical rainforest ecosystem is especially diverse.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Ökosystemdie Ökosysteme
Genitivedes Ökosystemsder Ökosysteme
Dativedem Ökosystemden Ökosystemen
Accusativedas Ökosystemdie Ökosysteme

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ökosystem" mean in English?
"Ökosystem" means ecosystem. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ökosystem"?
"Ökosystem" is pronounced /ˈøːkozʏsˌteːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ökosystem" der, die, or das?
"Ökosystem" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Ökosystem"?
The plural of "Ökosystem" is "Ökosysteme".
What part of speech is "Ökosystem"?
"Ökosystem" is a noun in German.

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