NOUN

dieInstallation/ɪnstalaˈt͡si̯oːn/installation; setting up; art installation

Installation is a German noun that means installation, setting up, or art installation. It is pronounced /ɪnstalaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Installationen".

Definitions

1.the act or process of installing devices or equipment(technical/professional)

a.the act of setting up technical devices, systems, or machines in place

Die Installation der neuen Software dauerte nur wenige Minuten.—The installation of the new software took only a few minutes.

2.an artwork created by arranging objects in a space(art)

a.an artwork composed of various materials and presented in a specific space

Die Installation im Museum beschäftigt sich mit dem Thema Nachhaltigkeit.—The installation in the museum deals with the topic of sustainability.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Installationdie Installationen
Genitiveder Installationder Installationen
Dativeder Installationden Installationen
Accusativedie Installationdie Installationen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Installation" mean in English?
"Installation" means installation, setting up, or art installation. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Installation"?
"Installation" is pronounced /ɪnstalaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Installation" der, die, or das?
"Installation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Installation"?
The plural of "Installation" is "Installationen".
What part of speech is "Installation"?
"Installation" is a noun in German.

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