NOUN
dieGelegenheit/ɡəˈleːɡn̩haɪ̯t/opportunity; chance; occasion
Gelegenheit is a German noun that means opportunity, chance, or occasion. It is pronounced /ɡəˈleːɡn̩haɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gelegenheiten".
Definitions
1.favorable situation or moment to do something(chance)
a.possibility to do something desirable or useful
Ich hatte gestern die Gelegenheit, ihn persönlich zu treffen.—I had the opportunity to meet him in person yesterday.
2.a particular occurrence or event(event/occasion)
a.specific situation or occasion
Zu dieser Gelegenheit trug sie ein neues Kleid.—On this occasion she wore a new dress.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gelegenheit | die Gelegenheiten |
| Genitive | der Gelegenheit | der Gelegenheiten |
| Dative | der Gelegenheit | den Gelegenheiten |
| Accusative | die Gelegenheit | die Gelegenheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gelegenheit" mean in English?
- "Gelegenheit" means opportunity, chance, or occasion. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gelegenheit"?
- "Gelegenheit" is pronounced /ɡəˈleːɡn̩haɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gelegenheit" der, die, or das?
- "Gelegenheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gelegenheit"?
- The plural of "Gelegenheit" is "Gelegenheiten".
- What part of speech is "Gelegenheit"?
- "Gelegenheit" is a noun in German.
