NOUN
Vorkommen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌkɔmən/occurrence; deposit; presence
Vorkommen is a German noun that means occurrence, deposit, or presence. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌkɔmən/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Vorkommen".
Definitions
1.the fact of something existing somewhere; occurrence(existence)
a.the existence or presence of something in a place
Das Vorkommen von Wölfen in Deutschland hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.—The occurrence of wolves in Germany has increased in recent years.
2.a naturally occurring deposit of a mineral or resource(geology)
a.a site where minerals, oil, or other resources are found
In Australien gibt es reiche Vorkommen von Gold.—There are rich gold deposits in Australia.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Vorkommen | die Vorkommen |
| Genitive | des Vorkommens | der Vorkommen |
| Dative | dem Vorkommen | den Vorkommen |
| Accusative | das Vorkommen | die Vorkommen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorkommen" mean in English?
- "Vorkommen" means occurrence, deposit, or presence. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorkommen"?
- "Vorkommen" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌkɔmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorkommen" der, die, or das?
- "Vorkommen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Vorkommen"?
- The plural of "Vorkommen" is "Vorkommen".
- What part of speech is "Vorkommen"?
- "Vorkommen" is a noun in German.
