Is it der, die or das Repression?
DIE
Repression
The correct article in German of Repression is die. So it is die Repression! (nominative case)
The word Repression is feminine, therefore the correct article is die.
German declension of Repression?
How does the declension of Repression work in the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases? Here you can find all forms in the singular as well as in the plural:
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Repression | die Repressionen |
| Genitive | der Repression | der Repressionen |
| Dative | der Repression | den Repressionen |
| Akkusative | die Repression | die Repressionen |
What is the meaning of Repression in German?
Repression has various definitions in German:
[1] Politics: oppression
[1] Politik: Unterdrückung[2] Psychology: displacement or oppression of unpleasant memories, feelings or fears
[2] Psychologie: Verdrängung oder Unterdrückung von unangenehmen Erinnerungen, Gefühlen oder ÄngstenHow to use Repression in a sentence?
Example sentences in German using Repression with translations in English.
[1] Die Repression von Minderheiten ist in vielen Staaten verbreitet.
[1] The repression of minorities is widespread in many countries[1] „Oliver Gerber heisst eigentlich anders. Weil die Familie seiner Partnerin in China lebt und mit Repressionen rechnet, wenn sein Name in der Zeitung steht, möchte er anonym bleiben.“
[1] "Oliver Gerber actually means differently because the family lives in China and expects repression when his name is in the newspaper, he wants to remain anonymous."
