Vermögen/fɛɐ̯ˈmøːɡn̩/fortune; assets; ability
Vermögen is a German noun that means fortune, assets, or ability. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmøːɡn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Vermögen".
Definitions
1.the total assets or wealth owned by a person, company, or institution(finance, law)
a.large sum of money or property
Er hat sein ganzes Vermögen in Immobilien investiert.—He invested his entire fortune in real estate.
b.economic assets collectively
Das Unternehmen besitzt ein beträchtliches Vermögen.—The company owns considerable assets.
2.the capacity or power to do something (usually in fixed phrases)(ability, formal)
a.ability (usually as: imstande sein, etwas zu tun; das Vermögen haben)
Er hatte das Vermögen, sich schnell an neue Situationen anzupassen.—He had the ability to quickly adapt to new situations.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Vermögen | die Vermögen |
| Genitive | des Vermögens | der Vermögen |
| Dative | dem Vermögen | den Vermögen |
| Accusative | das Vermögen | die Vermögen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vermögen" mean in English?
- "Vermögen" means fortune, assets, or ability. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vermögen"?
- "Vermögen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈmøːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vermögen" der, die, or das?
- "Vermögen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Vermögen"?
- The plural of "Vermögen" is "Vermögen".
- What part of speech is "Vermögen"?
- "Vermögen" is a noun in German.
