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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Vorkommendie Vorkommen
Genitivedes Vorkommensder Vorkommen
Dativedem Vorkommenden Vorkommen
Accusativedas Vorkommendie 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.

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