NOUN
derNumerus Clausus/ˈnʊmeʁʊs ˈklaʊ̯zʊs/numerus clausus; restricted admission; enrollment cap
Numerus Clausus is a German noun that means numerus clausus, restricted admission, or enrollment cap. It is pronounced /ˈnʊmeʁʊs ˈklaʊ̯zʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.limitation on the number of students who may enroll in a particular course of study, usually based on academic criteria(education, university admissions)
a.system or value specifying this admission restriction
Für Medizin gilt in Deutschland ein strenger Numerus Clausus.—A strict numerus clausus applies to medicine in Germany.
b.the minimum grade point average required for admission to such a restricted course
Der Numerus Clausus für Psychologie war dieses Jahr besonders hoch.—The numerus clausus for psychology was especially high this year.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Numerus clausus | — |
| Genitive | des Numerus clausus | — |
| Dative | dem Numerus clausus | — |
| Accusative | den Numerus clausus | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Numerus Clausus" mean in English?
- "Numerus Clausus" means numerus clausus, restricted admission, or enrollment cap. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Numerus Clausus"?
- "Numerus Clausus" is pronounced /ˈnʊmeʁʊs ˈklaʊ̯zʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Numerus Clausus" der, die, or das?
- "Numerus Clausus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Numerus Clausus"?
- "Numerus Clausus" is a noun in German.
