NOUN
Periode/peˈʁi̯oːdə/period; cycle; (menstrual) period
Periode is a German noun that means period, cycle, or (menstrual) period. It is pronounced /peˈʁi̯oːdə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Perioden".
Definitions
1.an interval of time with defined limits(time span)
a.phase or section within a process
Die Eiszeit war eine lange Periode in der Erdgeschichte.—The Ice Age was a long period in Earth's history.
2.regularly recurring cycle, especially in mathematics or science(mathematics/science)
a.part of a repeating pattern or sequence
Eine Sinuswelle hat eine feste Periode.—A sine wave has a fixed period.
3.menstrual period(biology/medicine)
a.the monthly cycle in women
Sie hat ihre Periode bekommen.—She got her period.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Periode | die Perioden |
| Genitive | der Periode | der Perioden |
| Dative | der Periode | den Perioden |
| Accusative | die Periode | die Perioden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Periode" mean in English?
- "Periode" means period, cycle, or (menstrual) period. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Periode"?
- "Periode" is pronounced /peˈʁi̯oːdə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Periode" der, die, or das?
- "Periode" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Periode"?
- The plural of "Periode" is "Perioden".
- What part of speech is "Periode"?
- "Periode" is a noun in German.
