Noun
der Feinstaub
Pronunciation: [ˈfaɪ̯nˌʃtaʊ̯p]
particulate matter, particulates
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plural Feinstäube
Meanings
Noun
- particulate matter, particulates
Example sentence
Die Luft in der Innenstadt enthält an heißen Tagen oft viel Feinstaub.
On hot days, the air in the city centre often contains a lot of particulate matter.
Word forms
singular
der Feinstaub
plural
die Feinstäube
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Feinstaub
Accusativeden Feinstaub
Dativedem Feinstaub
Genitivedes Feinstaubs
Plural
Nominativedie Feinstäube
Accusativedie Feinstäube
Dativeden Feinstäuben
Genitiveder Feinstäube
Usage
- die Belastung durch Feinstaub — pollution or exposure caused by particulate matter; durch takes accusative
- Feinstaub / feiner Staub — the environmental term particulate matter / a general description of fine dust
Die Messstation erfasst den Feinstaub in der Luft.
The monitoring station measures particulate matter in the air.