NOUN

System/zʏsˈteːm/system; network; structure

System is a German noun that means system, network, or structure. It is pronounced /zʏsˈteːm/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Systeme".

Definitions

1.an organized set of parts working together; a system(general)

a.an organized or structured whole, often with specific rules or functions

Das deutsche Bildungssystem unterscheidet sich von dem in anderen Ländern.The German educational system is different from that in other countries.

2.a technical or scientific network of components that work together(technology/science)

a.a technical system comprising interacting elements

Das Alarmsystem wurde kürzlich modernisiert.The alarm system was recently modernized.

3.a set of organized principles or methods(abstract)

a.a theory or methodical arrangement

Sie kritisierten das politische System des Landes.They criticized the country's political system.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Systemdie Systeme
Genitivedes Systemsder Systeme
Dativedem Systemden Systemen
Accusativedas Systemdie Systeme

Frequently asked questions

What does "System" mean in English?
"System" means system, network, or structure. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "System"?
"System" is pronounced /zʏsˈteːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "System" der, die, or das?
"System" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "System"?
The plural of "System" is "Systeme".
What part of speech is "System"?
"System" is a noun in German.

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