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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Senkungdie Senkungen
Genitiveder Senkungder Senkungen
Dativeder Senkungden Senkungen
Accusativedie Senkungdie 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.

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