Schrumpfung
dieNounshrinkage; contraction
English translations
- 01
shrinkage
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Prozess des Kleinerwerdens oder Zusammenziehens.
- English meaning
- Shrinkage
- Synonym
- Verkleinerung, Abnahme
- German example
- Die Schrumpfung des Marktes führte zu Entlassungen.
- English example
- The shrinkage of the market led to layoffs.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Schrumpfung
- Plural Form
- die Schrumpfungen
Related words
- Leberzirrhose
Liver cirrhosis
- Involution
Involution
- Kontraktionsfähigkeit
Contractility describes the ability of a muscle to contract.
- krumpelig
Wrinkled
Example sentences with “Schrumpfung”
Die Schrumpfung des Materials war zu erwarten. (The shrinkage of the material was to be expected.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Schrumpfung a feminine noun?
Yes, nouns ending in '-ung' are feminine (die Schrumpfung). The plural is 'Schrumpfungen'.