NOUN

dieSensation/zɛnzaˈt͡si̯oːn/sensation; big news; excitement

Sensation is a German noun that means sensation, big news, or excitement. It is pronounced /zɛnzaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Sensationen".

Definitions

1.an event or news that causes a lot of excitement or public interest(media, news)

a.something unusually exciting or surprising that attracts a lot of attention

Die Entdeckung löste eine große Sensation aus.—The discovery caused a big sensation.

b.news that is reported primarily because it is shocking or spectacular

Die Sensation war auf allen Titelseiten.—The sensation was on all the front pages.

2.a strong or unusual feeling or impression(experience, feeling)

a.the impression or perception experienced by the senses

Nach der Operation hatte er ein seltsames Sensation im Arm.—After the operation, he had a strange sensation in his arm.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Sensationdie Sensationen
Genitiveder Sensationder Sensationen
Dativeder Sensationden Sensationen
Accusativedie Sensationdie Sensationen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sensation" mean in English?
"Sensation" means sensation, big news, or excitement. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Sensation"?
"Sensation" is pronounced /zɛnzaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Sensation" der, die, or das?
"Sensation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Sensation"?
The plural of "Sensation" is "Sensationen".
What part of speech is "Sensation"?
"Sensation" is a noun in German.

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