Übergang/ˈyːbɐˌɡaŋ/transition; crossing; transfer
Übergang is a German noun that means transition, crossing, or transfer. It is pronounced /ˈyːbɐˌɡaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Übergänge".
Definitions
1.change from one state or condition to another; transition(change/process)
a.the period or process of changing from one situation, form, or state to another
Der Übergang von der Schule zur Universität kann schwierig sein.—The transition from school to university can be difficult.
2.place or process of crossing something (street, border, etc.)(physical location)
a.crossing point for pedestrians, vehicles, etc.
Am Übergang sollten Fußgänger besonders vorsichtig sein.—Pedestrians should be especially careful at the crossing.
3.passage or conversion between states or systems (especially technical or scientific)(technical/physics)
a.in technical or scientific contexts, a change of state or system
Der Übergang von Wasser zu Dampf erfolgt bei 100 Grad Celsius.—The transition from water to steam occurs at 100 degrees Celsius.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Übergang | die Übergänge |
| Genitive | des Übergangs | der Übergänge |
| Dative | dem Übergang | den Übergängen |
| Accusative | den Übergang | die Übergänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Übergang" mean in English?
- "Übergang" means transition, crossing, or transfer. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Übergang"?
- "Übergang" is pronounced /ˈyːbɐˌɡaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Übergang" der, die, or das?
- "Übergang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Übergang"?
- The plural of "Übergang" is "Übergänge".
- What part of speech is "Übergang"?
- "Übergang" is a noun in German.
