NOUN
Schwerpunkt/ˈʃveːɐ̯ˌpʊŋkt/focus; main emphasis; center of gravity
Schwerpunkt is a German noun that means focus, main emphasis, or center of gravity. It is pronounced /ˈʃveːɐ̯ˌpʊŋkt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schwerpunkte".
Definitions
1.the main focus or emphasis of something(general/figurative)
a.main topic or theme
Der Schwerpunkt des Seminars liegt auf moderner Literatur.—The focus of the seminar is on modern literature.
2.center of gravity (of a body or object)(physics)
a.point of mass concentration
Der Schwerpunkt des Wagens liegt sehr tief.—The car's center of gravity is very low.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schwerpunkt | die Schwerpunkte |
| Genitive | des Schwerpunktes | der Schwerpunkte |
| Dative | dem Schwerpunkt | den Schwerpunkten |
| Accusative | den Schwerpunkt | die Schwerpunkte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schwerpunkt" mean in English?
- "Schwerpunkt" means focus, main emphasis, or center of gravity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schwerpunkt"?
- "Schwerpunkt" is pronounced /ˈʃveːɐ̯ˌpʊŋkt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schwerpunkt" der, die, or das?
- "Schwerpunkt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schwerpunkt"?
- The plural of "Schwerpunkt" is "Schwerpunkte".
- What part of speech is "Schwerpunkt"?
- "Schwerpunkt" is a noun in German.
