NOUN

Stellenwert/ˈʃtɛlənˌvɛʁt/significance; importance; place value

Stellenwert is a German noun that means significance, importance, or place value. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛlənˌvɛʁt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Stellenwerte".

Definitions

1.numerical value corresponding to the position of a digit in a number(mathematics)

a.value assigned to a digit based on its position within a number

Im Dezimalsystem hat die Ziffer 3 im Zahlwert 345 den Stellenwert 300.In the decimal system, the digit 3 in the number 345 has the place value 300.

2.degree of importance or significance(general, figurative)

a.status or value of something in a certain context

Die Umweltpolitik hat im Unternehmen einen hohen Stellenwert.Environmental policy has a high significance in the company.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Stellenwertdie Stellenwerte
Genitivedes Stellenwertesder Stellenwerte
Dativedem Stellenwertden Stellenwerten
Accusativeden Stellenwertdie Stellenwerte

Frequently asked questions

What does "Stellenwert" mean in English?
"Stellenwert" means significance, importance, or place value. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Stellenwert"?
"Stellenwert" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛlənˌvɛʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Stellenwert" der, die, or das?
"Stellenwert" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Stellenwert"?
The plural of "Stellenwert" is "Stellenwerte".
What part of speech is "Stellenwert"?
"Stellenwert" is a noun in German.

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