NOUN
derUrknall/ˈuːɐ̯ˌknal/Big Bang; origin of the universe
Urknall is a German noun that means Big Bang or origin of the universe. It is pronounced /ˈuːɐ̯ˌknal/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.sudden origin of the universe; the Big Bang(astronomy, cosmology)
a.the event marking the beginning of the universe according to the standard cosmological model
Viele Wissenschaftler sind der Meinung, dass das Universum mit dem Urknall entstanden ist.—Many scientists believe that the universe came into being with the Big Bang.
2.sudden, decisive beginning or breakthrough(figurative, start of something)
a.the explosive beginning of a significant development
Der Start des Internets war der Urknall für das digitale Zeitalter.—The launch of the internet was the Big Bang for the digital age.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Urknall | — |
| Genitive | des Urknalls | — |
| Dative | dem Urknall | — |
| Accusative | den Urknall | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Urknall" mean in English?
- "Urknall" means Big Bang or origin of the universe. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Urknall"?
- "Urknall" is pronounced /ˈuːɐ̯ˌknal/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Urknall" der, die, or das?
- "Urknall" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Urknall"?
- "Urknall" is a noun in German.
