NOUN
Senkung/ˈzɛŋkʊŋ/lowering; reduction; subsidence
Senkung is a German noun that means lowering, reduction, or subsidence. It is pronounced /ˈzɛŋkʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Senkungen".
Definitions
1.the act or result of lowering something(general/process)
a.decrease of level, amount, or height
Die Senkung der Steuern führte zu mehr Investitionen.—The lowering of taxes led to more investments.
2.abnormal sinking or subsidence (of body parts)(medicine/anatomy)
a.medical condition of an organ sinking from its usual position
Eine Senkung der Gebärmutter kann Beschwerden verursachen.—A prolapse of the uterus can cause discomfort.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Senkung | die Senkungen |
| Genitive | der Senkung | der Senkungen |
| Dative | der Senkung | den Senkungen |
| Accusative | die Senkung | die Senkungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Senkung" mean in English?
- "Senkung" means lowering, reduction, or subsidence. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Senkung"?
- "Senkung" is pronounced /ˈzɛŋkʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Senkung" der, die, or das?
- "Senkung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Senkung"?
- The plural of "Senkung" is "Senkungen".
- What part of speech is "Senkung"?
- "Senkung" is a noun in German.
