NOUN

Schöpfung/ˈʃœp͡fʊŋ/creation; act of creating; work (of art, literature, etc.)

Schöpfung is a German noun that means creation, act of creating, or work (of art, literature, etc.). It is pronounced /ˈʃœp͡fʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schöpfungen".

Definitions

1.the act of creating the world or the universe(theology, philosophy)

a.the divine or supernatural act of bringing something into existence

Die Schöpfung der Welt wird in vielen Religionen unterschiedlich erklärt.The creation of the world is explained differently in many religions.

2.the process of creating; something created(general)

a.the act of producing or inventing something

Die Schöpfung eines Kunstwerks erfordert viel Kreativität.The creation of a work of art requires a lot of creativity.

b.a product or result of creative activity

Dieses Gedicht ist eine Schöpfung des berühmten Dichters.This poem is a creation of the famous poet.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Schöpfungdie Schöpfungen
Genitiveder Schöpfungder Schöpfungen
Dativeder Schöpfungden Schöpfungen
Accusativedie Schöpfungdie Schöpfungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schöpfung" mean in English?
"Schöpfung" means creation, act of creating, or work (of art, literature, etc.). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schöpfung"?
"Schöpfung" is pronounced /ˈʃœp͡fʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schöpfung" der, die, or das?
"Schöpfung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Schöpfung"?
The plural of "Schöpfung" is "Schöpfungen".
What part of speech is "Schöpfung"?
"Schöpfung" is a noun in German.

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