NOUN
derSchwerpunkt/ˈʃveːɐ̯ˌpʊŋkt/main focus; emphasis; focal point
Schwerpunkt is a German noun that means main focus, emphasis, or focal point. It is pronounced /ˈʃveːɐ̯ˌpʊŋkt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schwerpunkte".
Definitions
1.main focus or emphasis in a discussion, activity, or collection of items(general)
a.most important aspect in a context
Der Schwerpunkt des Projekts liegt auf Nachhaltigkeit.—The main focus of the project is on sustainability.
2.center of gravity of a body(physics)
a.point at which all weight acts
Der Schwerpunkt dieses Autos liegt sehr niedrig.—The center of gravity of this car is very low.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schwerpunkt | die Schwerpunkte |
| Genitive | des Schwerpunktes | der Schwerpunkte |
| Dative | dem Schwerpunkt | den Schwerpunkten |
| Accusative | den Schwerpunkt | die Schwerpunkte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schwerpunkt" mean in English?
- "Schwerpunkt" means main focus, emphasis, or focal point. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schwerpunkt"?
- "Schwerpunkt" is pronounced /ˈʃveːɐ̯ˌpʊŋkt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schwerpunkt" der, die, or das?
- "Schwerpunkt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schwerpunkt"?
- The plural of "Schwerpunkt" is "Schwerpunkte".
- What part of speech is "Schwerpunkt"?
- "Schwerpunkt" is a noun in German.
