Verschiebung/fɛɐ̯ˈʃiːbʊŋ/postponement; shift; displacement
Verschiebung is a German noun that means postponement, shift, or displacement. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃiːbʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Verschiebungen".
Definitions
1.the act of postponing or rescheduling something(termin/veranstaltung)
a.postponement or delay of a planned event or appointment
Die Verschiebung des Treffens wurde gestern beschlossen.—The postponement of the meeting was decided yesterday.
2.movement or shift of something from its original place(veränderung der lage/position)
a.physical displacement or shifting of an object or boundary
Das Erdbeben verursachte eine Verschiebung der Platten.—The earthquake caused a shift of the plates.
3.change or shift, especially of meaning or responsibility(übertragen, veränderung von bedeutung/gewicht)
a.shifting of focus, meaning, or responsibility
Es gab eine Verschiebung der Verantwortung im Team.—There was a shift of responsibility in the team.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Verschiebung | die Verschiebungen |
| Genitive | der Verschiebung | der Verschiebungen |
| Dative | der Verschiebung | den Verschiebungen |
| Accusative | die Verschiebung | die Verschiebungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verschiebung" mean in English?
- "Verschiebung" means postponement, shift, or displacement. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verschiebung"?
- "Verschiebung" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃiːbʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verschiebung" der, die, or das?
- "Verschiebung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Verschiebung"?
- The plural of "Verschiebung" is "Verschiebungen".
- What part of speech is "Verschiebung"?
- "Verschiebung" is a noun in German.
