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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Oszillation | die Oszillationen |
| Genitive | der Oszillation | der Oszillationen |
| Dative | der Oszillation | den Oszillationen |
| Accusative | die Oszillation | die 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.
