NOUN

dieGeburt/ɡəˈbʊʁt/birth; nativity

Geburt is a German noun that means birth or nativity. It is pronounced /ɡəˈbʊʁt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Geburten".

Definitions

1.the act or process of being born(life event)

a.entry of a child or animal into the world

Die Geburt des ersten Kindes ist ein besonderes Ereignis.—The birth of the first child is a special event.

2.the beginning or origin of something(beginning of something)

a.the creation or origin of an idea or institution

Die Geburt der Demokratie war ein wichtiger Moment in der Geschichte.—The birth of democracy was an important moment in history.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Geburtdie Geburten
Genitiveder Geburtder Geburten
Dativeder Geburtden Geburten
Accusativedie Geburtdie Geburten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Geburt" mean in English?
"Geburt" means birth or nativity. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Geburt"?
"Geburt" is pronounced /ɡəˈbʊʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Geburt" der, die, or das?
"Geburt" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Geburt"?
The plural of "Geburt" is "Geburten".
What part of speech is "Geburt"?
"Geburt" is a noun in German.

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