NOUN

dasAuftreten/ˈaʊ̯fˌtʁeːtn̩/appearance; demeanor; occurrence

Auftreten is a German noun that means appearance, demeanor, or occurrence. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌtʁeːtn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.the way someone behaves, acts, or presents themselves(personal presentation)

a.manner, bearing, presence

Sein Auftreten war sehr selbstbewusst.—His demeanor was very confident.

2.the occurrence or manifestation of something(event/phenomenon)

a.emergence of a phenomenon or event

Das plötzliche Auftreten der Krankheit überraschte alle.—The sudden occurrence of the illness surprised everyone.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Auftreten—
Genitivedes Auftretens—
Dativedem Auftreten—
Accusativedas Auftreten—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Auftreten" mean in English?
"Auftreten" means appearance, demeanor, or occurrence. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Auftreten"?
"Auftreten" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌtʁeːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Auftreten" der, die, or das?
"Auftreten" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Auftreten"?
"Auftreten" is a noun in German.

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