Quote/ˈkvoːtə/quota; rate; ratio
Quote is a German noun that means quota, rate, or ratio. It is pronounced /ˈkvoːtə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Quoten".
Definitions
1.fixed (official) share or percentage(economics/society)
a.legally or officially determined share of places, positions, or amounts
Die Frauenquote sorgt dafür, dass mehr Frauen in Führungspositionen kommen.—The women's quota ensures that more women get into leadership positions.
b.required or targeted percentage/ratio to be achieved in a group or organization
Die Quote für ausländische Studierende liegt in diesem Jahr bei 20 Prozent.—The quota for foreign students is 20 percent this year.
2.statistical ratio as a percentage(statistics/media)
a.proportion or statistical rate, especially in media (e.g., viewing figures)
Die Einschaltquote dieser Sendung war gestern besonders hoch.—The viewing rate for this show was especially high yesterday.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Quote | die Quoten |
| Genitive | der Quote | der Quoten |
| Dative | der Quote | den Quoten |
| Accusative | die Quote | die Quoten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Quote" mean in English?
- "Quote" means quota, rate, or ratio. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Quote"?
- "Quote" is pronounced /ˈkvoːtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Quote" der, die, or das?
- "Quote" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Quote"?
- The plural of "Quote" is "Quoten".
- What part of speech is "Quote"?
- "Quote" is a noun in German.
