NOUN
dasWachstum/ˈvakstuːm/growth; increase; expansion
Wachstum is a German noun that means growth, increase, or expansion. It is pronounced /ˈvakstuːm/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.the process of becoming larger, older, or more developed(biology; economics; general)
a.increase in size or number, especially of living things
Das Wachstum der Pflanzen ist im Frühling besonders schnell.—The growth of the plants is especially rapid in spring.
b.expansion or improvement in an economic or abstract sense
Das wirtschaftliche Wachstum ist in diesem Jahr hoch.—Economic growth is high this year.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Wachstum | — |
| Genitive | des Wachstums | — |
| Dative | dem Wachstum | — |
| Accusative | das Wachstum | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wachstum" mean in English?
- "Wachstum" means growth, increase, or expansion. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wachstum"?
- "Wachstum" is pronounced /ˈvakstuːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wachstum" der, die, or das?
- "Wachstum" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Wachstum"?
- "Wachstum" is a noun in German.
