NOUN

Verlauf/fɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯f/course; progression; development

Verlauf is a German noun that means course, progression, or development. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯f/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verläufe".

Definitions

1.the manner in which something happens or develops over time(process)

a.progression or sequence of events

Der Verlauf der Krankheit war unerwartet schnell.The course of the illness was unexpectedly quick.

2.the path, direction, or outline of something (e.g. road, boundary)(shape/path)

a.the actual line or trajectory something follows

Der genaue Verlauf der Grenze ist umstritten.The exact course of the border is disputed.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Verlaufdie Verläufe
Genitivedes Verlaufsder Verläufe
Dativedem Verlaufden Verläufen
Accusativeden Verlaufdie Verläufe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Verlauf" mean in English?
"Verlauf" means course, progression, or development. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Verlauf"?
"Verlauf" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlaʊ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Verlauf" der, die, or das?
"Verlauf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Verlauf"?
The plural of "Verlauf" is "Verläufe".
What part of speech is "Verlauf"?
"Verlauf" is a noun in German.

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