NOUN

Zyklus/ˈt͡syːklʊs/cycle; series; period

Zyklus is a German noun that means cycle, series, or period. It is pronounced /ˈt͡syːklʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zyklen".

Definitions

1.a recurring sequence of events or states(general)

a.series of repeating processes or phenomena

Der Zyklus der Jahreszeiten beeinflusst das Wetter.The cycle of the seasons influences the weather.

2.group of related works forming a unit(literature/art)

a.series of works with a common theme

Der Dichter veröffentlichte einen Zyklus von Gedichten über die Liebe.The poet published a cycle of poems about love.

3.series of recurring biological processes, esp. menstrual cycle(biology/medicine)

a.menstrual cycle

Ihr Zyklus ist regelmäßig und dauert 28 Tage.Her cycle is regular and lasts 28 days.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Zyklusdie Zyklen
Genitivedes Zyklusder Zyklen
Dativedem Zyklusden Zyklen
Accusativeden Zyklusdie Zyklen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zyklus" mean in English?
"Zyklus" means cycle, series, or period. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zyklus"?
"Zyklus" is pronounced /ˈt͡syːklʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Zyklus" der, die, or das?
"Zyklus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Zyklus"?
The plural of "Zyklus" is "Zyklen".
What part of speech is "Zyklus"?
"Zyklus" is a noun in German.

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