NOUN
Zunahme/ˈt͡suːˌnaːmə/increase; rise; growth
Zunahme is a German noun that means increase, rise, or growth. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌnaːmə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Zunahmen".
Definitions
1.the process of becoming larger, greater, or more numerous(general)
a.an instance or act of growing or rising in number, amount, or intensity
Die Zunahme von Autos in der Stadt führt zu mehr Staus.—The increase in cars in the city leads to more traffic jams.
2.a measurable growth or rise, often expressed in numbers or percentages(statistics/science)
a.recorded or quantifiable upward change
Die Zunahme der Temperatur wurde genau dokumentiert.—The rise in temperature was accurately documented.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Zunahme | die Zunahmen |
| Genitive | der Zunahme | der Zunahmen |
| Dative | der Zunahme | den Zunahmen |
| Accusative | die Zunahme | die Zunahmen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zunahme" mean in English?
- "Zunahme" means increase, rise, or growth. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zunahme"?
- "Zunahme" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌnaːmə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zunahme" der, die, or das?
- "Zunahme" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Zunahme"?
- The plural of "Zunahme" is "Zunahmen".
- What part of speech is "Zunahme"?
- "Zunahme" is a noun in German.
