NOUN
dieUmstellung/ˈʊmˌʃtɛlʊŋ/changeover; adaptation; conversion
Umstellung is a German noun that means changeover, adaptation, or conversion. It is pronounced /ˈʊmˌʃtɛlʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Umstellungen".
Definitions
1.the act of changing from one state, mode, or system to another(general, process)
a.changeover or adaptation to new conditions
Die Umstellung auf die Sommerzeit fällt vielen Menschen schwer.—The changeover to daylight saving time is difficult for many people.
2.conversion of a process, system, or machine(technology, business)
a.conversion of machines or production processes
Die Umstellung der Produktion auf Elektroautos erfordert große Investitionen.—Converting production to electric cars requires major investments.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Umstellung | die Umstellungen |
| Genitive | der Umstellung | der Umstellungen |
| Dative | der Umstellung | den Umstellungen |
| Accusative | die Umstellung | die Umstellungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Umstellung" mean in English?
- "Umstellung" means changeover, adaptation, or conversion. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Umstellung"?
- "Umstellung" is pronounced /ˈʊmˌʃtɛlʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Umstellung" der, die, or das?
- "Umstellung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Umstellung"?
- The plural of "Umstellung" is "Umstellungen".
- What part of speech is "Umstellung"?
- "Umstellung" is a noun in German.
