NOUN
dieKonvention/kɔnvɛnˈt͡si̯oːn/convention; custom; agreement
Konvention is a German noun that means convention, custom, or agreement. It is pronounced /kɔnvɛnˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Konventionen".
Definitions
1.generally accepted rule or custom in society(gesellschaft)
a.social norm or practice
Es ist Konvention, bei einer Begrüßung die Hand zu geben.—It is a convention to shake hands when greeting.
2.formal agreement between states or organizations(verträge/politik)
a.international treaty or agreement
Die Genfer Konvention verbietet bestimmte Waffen im Krieg.—The Geneva Convention bans certain weapons in war.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Konvention | die Konventionen |
| Genitive | der Konvention | der Konventionen |
| Dative | der Konvention | den Konventionen |
| Accusative | die Konvention | die Konventionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Konvention" mean in English?
- "Konvention" means convention, custom, or agreement. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Konvention"?
- "Konvention" is pronounced /kɔnvɛnˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Konvention" der, die, or das?
- "Konvention" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Konvention"?
- The plural of "Konvention" is "Konventionen".
- What part of speech is "Konvention"?
- "Konvention" is a noun in German.
