derFaktor/ˈfaktoːɐ̯/factor; element; component
Faktor is a German noun that means factor, element, or component. It is pronounced /ˈfaktoːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Faktoren".
Definitions
1.a value, number, or element that multiplies with others to produce a certain result(mathematics, science)
a.mathematical number by which another number is multiplied
Drei ist ein Faktor von sechs.—Three is a factor of six.
2.element or circumstance that influences a result(general, abstract)
a.influencing element
Zeit ist ein entscheidender Faktor bei diesem Projekt.—Time is a decisive factor in this project.
3.a substance that has an effect in a biological or medical process(biology, medicine)
a.bioactive or medical substance
Vitamin D ist ein wichtiger Faktor für die Knochengesundheit.—Vitamin D is an important factor for bone health.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Faktor | die Faktoren |
| Genitive | des Faktors | der Faktoren |
| Dative | dem Faktor | den Faktoren |
| Accusative | den Faktor | die Faktoren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Faktor" mean in English?
- "Faktor" means factor, element, or component. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Faktor"?
- "Faktor" is pronounced /ˈfaktoːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Faktor" der, die, or das?
- "Faktor" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Faktor"?
- The plural of "Faktor" is "Faktoren".
- What part of speech is "Faktor"?
- "Faktor" is a noun in German.
