dieBestimmung/bəˈʃtɪmʊŋ/determination; purpose; regulation
Bestimmung is a German noun that means determination, purpose, or regulation. It is pronounced /bəˈʃtɪmʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Bestimmungen".
Definitions
1.the act of determining or defining something(decision, clarification)
a.determination or definition of something
Die Bestimmung der Ursache des Problems war schwierig.—The determination of the cause of the problem was difficult.
2.purpose or (philosophical) destiny of someone or something(purpose, destiny)
a.life purpose or destiny
Viele Menschen suchen nach ihrer Bestimmung im Leben.—Many people seek their purpose in life.
3.formal regulation or provision (often in official documents)(regulation, rule)
a.rule, specification in a law or contract
Die Bestimmungen des Vertrags sind bindend.—The provisions of the contract are binding.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Bestimmung | die Bestimmungen |
| Genitive | der Bestimmung | der Bestimmungen |
| Dative | der Bestimmung | den Bestimmungen |
| Accusative | die Bestimmung | die Bestimmungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bestimmung" mean in English?
- "Bestimmung" means determination, purpose, or regulation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bestimmung"?
- "Bestimmung" is pronounced /bəˈʃtɪmʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bestimmung" der, die, or das?
- "Bestimmung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Bestimmung"?
- The plural of "Bestimmung" is "Bestimmungen".
- What part of speech is "Bestimmung"?
- "Bestimmung" is a noun in German.
