noun
die Beschleunigung, -en
gyorsulás
Die Änderung der Geschwindigkeit von etwas in einer bestimmten Zeit. Es zeigt, wie schnell etwas schneller oder langsamer wird.
The German word "Beschleunigung" is a noun meaning "acceleration".
- It comes from "Beschleunigung", which is derived from the verb "beschleunigen":
- "schleunigen" = to speed up
- The prefix "be-" here is used to form the verb.
Similar words:
- "Temposchub" (speed boost)
- "Antrieb" (drive/propulsion)
Difference:
- Beschleunigung specifically refers to the process or act of increasing speed (often technical or physical).
- Temposchub is more informal and refers to an injection of speed or momentum.
- Antrieb focuses on the means of propulsion, not the increase in speed itself.
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Examples
Die Beschleunigung des Autos war beeindruckend.noun
Az autó gyorsulása lenyűgöző volt.
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