Vernichtung/ˌfɛɐ̯ˈnɪçtʊŋ/destruction; annihilation; extermination
Vernichtung is a German noun that means destruction, annihilation, or extermination. It is pronounced /ˌfɛɐ̯ˈnɪçtʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Vernichtungen".
Definitions
1.complete destruction or elimination of something(general)
a.the act of destroying something totally
Die Vernichtung des Gebäudes war nach dem Brand unvermeidlich.—The destruction of the building was inevitable after the fire.
2.annihilation or systematic extermination of a group(historical, often with reference to war or genocide)
a.the planned extermination of a population
Die Vernichtung der europäischen Juden im Holocaust ist ein zentrales Thema der Geschichtsforschung.—The extermination of European Jews during the Holocaust is a central topic of historical research.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Vernichtung | die Vernichtungen |
| Genitive | der Vernichtung | der Vernichtungen |
| Dative | der Vernichtung | den Vernichtungen |
| Accusative | die Vernichtung | die Vernichtungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vernichtung" mean in English?
- "Vernichtung" means destruction, annihilation, or extermination. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vernichtung"?
- "Vernichtung" is pronounced /ˌfɛɐ̯ˈnɪçtʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vernichtung" der, die, or das?
- "Vernichtung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Vernichtung"?
- The plural of "Vernichtung" is "Vernichtungen".
- What part of speech is "Vernichtung"?
- "Vernichtung" is a noun in German.
