Schub/ʃuːp/impetus; surge; thrust
Schub is a German noun that means impetus, surge, or thrust. It is pronounced /ʃuːp/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schübe".
Definitions
1.push or force that sets something in motion (thrust, impulse)(mechanics, physics)
a.mechanical force that initiates or maintains motion
Der Raketenmotor erzeugt einen starken Schub.—The rocket engine produces strong thrust.
2.a sudden, strong increase or surge(general, figurative)
a.noticeable, often temporary increase (e.g., in symptoms, work)
Im Frühling kommt oft ein Schub an Arbeit auf uns zu.—In spring, we often face a surge of work.
3.a phase of increased symptoms (especially for chronic diseases)(medicine)
a.exacerbation or flare-up (of a disease)
Die Patientin erlebte gestern einen akuten Schub ihrer Erkrankung.—The patient experienced an acute flare-up of her illness yesterday.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schub | die Schübe |
| Genitive | des Schubes | der Schübe |
| Dative | dem Schub | den Schüben |
| Accusative | den Schub | die Schübe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schub" mean in English?
- "Schub" means impetus, surge, or thrust. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schub"?
- "Schub" is pronounced /ʃuːp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schub" der, die, or das?
- "Schub" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schub"?
- The plural of "Schub" is "Schübe".
- What part of speech is "Schub"?
- "Schub" is a noun in German.
