NOUN
Selektion/zelɛkˈt͡si̯oːn/selection; choosing; (biology) natural selection
Selektion is a German noun that means selection, choosing, or (biology) natural selection. It is pronounced /zelɛkˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Selektionen".
Definitions
1.the act of choosing or selecting from a group(general)
a.deliberate choice or pick from a number of alternatives
Die Selektion der besten Bewerber war schwierig.—The selection of the best applicants was difficult.
2.process by which certain individuals are favored for survival or reproduction(biology)
a.natural selection as an evolutionary mechanism
Die Selektion spielt eine zentrale Rolle in der Evolutionstheorie.—Selection plays a central role in the theory of evolution.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Selektion | die Selektionen |
| Genitive | der Selektion | der Selektionen |
| Dative | der Selektion | den Selektionen |
| Accusative | die Selektion | die Selektionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Selektion" mean in English?
- "Selektion" means selection, choosing, or (biology) natural selection. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Selektion"?
- "Selektion" is pronounced /zelɛkˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Selektion" der, die, or das?
- "Selektion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Selektion"?
- The plural of "Selektion" is "Selektionen".
- What part of speech is "Selektion"?
- "Selektion" is a noun in German.
