NOUN
Phänomen/fɛnoˈmeːn/phenomenon; marvel; prodigy
Phänomen is a German noun that means phenomenon, marvel, or prodigy. It is pronounced /fɛnoˈmeːn/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Phänomene".
Definitions
1.an observable event or circumstance(science, general)
a.something that occurs and can be perceived by the senses or scientifically observed
Ein Regenbogen ist ein beeindruckendes Phänomen der Natur.—A rainbow is an impressive phenomenon of nature.
2.an unusual or remarkable person or thing(remarkable occurrence)
a.something or someone extraordinary
Sie ist ein Phänomen auf ihrem Gebiet.—She is a phenomenon in her field.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Phänomen | die Phänomene |
| Genitive | des Phänomens | der Phänomene |
| Dative | dem Phänomen | den Phänomenen |
| Accusative | das Phänomen | die Phänomene |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Phänomen" mean in English?
- "Phänomen" means phenomenon, marvel, or prodigy. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Phänomen"?
- "Phänomen" is pronounced /fɛnoˈmeːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Phänomen" der, die, or das?
- "Phänomen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Phänomen"?
- The plural of "Phänomen" is "Phänomene".
- What part of speech is "Phänomen"?
- "Phänomen" is a noun in German.
