NOUN
Zensur/t͡sɛnˈzuːɐ̯/censorship; grade (school); mark (school)
Zensur is a German noun that means censorship, grade (school), or mark (school). It is pronounced /t͡sɛnˈzuːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Zensuren".
Definitions
1.official control or suppression of information, ideas, or artistic expression(media, politics)
a.censorship by authorities or organizations
In einigen Ländern gibt es strenge Zensur in den Medien.—In some countries, there is strict censorship in the media.
2.grade or mark received in school(education, Austria/Switzerland, rarely in Germany)
a.evaluation of a student's performance
Er hat eine gute Zensur in Mathematik bekommen.—He got a good grade in math.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Zensur | die Zensuren |
| Genitive | der Zensur | der Zensuren |
| Dative | der Zensur | den Zensuren |
| Accusative | die Zensur | die Zensuren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zensur" mean in English?
- "Zensur" means censorship, grade (school), or mark (school). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zensur"?
- "Zensur" is pronounced /t͡sɛnˈzuːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zensur" der, die, or das?
- "Zensur" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Zensur"?
- The plural of "Zensur" is "Zensuren".
- What part of speech is "Zensur"?
- "Zensur" is a noun in German.
