NOUN

Oszillation/ɔst͡sɪlaˈt͡si̯oːn/oscillation; vibration; fluctuation

Oszillation is a German noun that means oscillation, vibration, or fluctuation. It is pronounced /ɔst͡sɪlaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Oszillationen".

Definitions

1.periodic movement back and forth between two positions or states(physics; mathematics)

a.regular swinging, vibrating, or alternation of a system or value

Die Oszillation des Pendels dauert genau eine Sekunde.The oscillation of the pendulum lasts exactly one second.

2.repeated change between two opposing conditions or views(figurative)

a.fluctuation between opposing opinions or phases

Die Oszillation zwischen Optimismus und Pessimismus ist typisch für die Börse.The oscillation between optimism and pessimism is typical for the stock market.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Oszillationdie Oszillationen
Genitiveder Oszillationder Oszillationen
Dativeder Oszillationden Oszillationen
Accusativedie Oszillationdie Oszillationen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Oszillation" mean in English?
"Oszillation" means oscillation, vibration, or fluctuation. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Oszillation"?
"Oszillation" is pronounced /ɔst͡sɪlaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Oszillation" der, die, or das?
"Oszillation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Oszillation"?
The plural of "Oszillation" is "Oszillationen".
What part of speech is "Oszillation"?
"Oszillation" is a noun in German.

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