NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Verschiebungdie Verschiebungen
Genitiveder Verschiebungder Verschiebungen
Dativeder Verschiebungden Verschiebungen
Accusativedie Verschiebungdie 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.

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