NOUN
Strahlung/ˈʃtʁaːlʊŋ/radiation; emission; rays
Strahlung is a German noun that means radiation, emission, or rays. It is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaːlʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Strahlungen".
Definitions
1.the emission and propagation of energy as electromagnetic waves or particles(physics; general)
a.radiation as a physical phenomenon
Die Strahlung der Sonne ist für das Leben auf der Erde notwendig.—The radiation from the sun is necessary for life on Earth.
2.harmful radiation, especially in medical or environmental contexts(medicine/environment)
a.radioactive, nuclear, or other hazardous radiation
Nach dem Unfall wurde eine erhöhte Strahlung gemessen.—After the accident, increased radiation was measured.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Strahlung | die Strahlungen |
| Genitive | der Strahlung | der Strahlungen |
| Dative | der Strahlung | den Strahlungen |
| Accusative | die Strahlung | die Strahlungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Strahlung" mean in English?
- "Strahlung" means radiation, emission, or rays. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Strahlung"?
- "Strahlung" is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaːlʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Strahlung" der, die, or das?
- "Strahlung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Strahlung"?
- The plural of "Strahlung" is "Strahlungen".
- What part of speech is "Strahlung"?
- "Strahlung" is a noun in German.
