German noun
die Bevölkerung
Plural: die BevölkerungenEnglish: populationA2Very common
Quick answer
The correct German article for Bevölkerung is die, so you say die Bevölkerung. The plural form is die Bevölkerungen. In English, it usually means population.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is die, so you say die Bevölkerung. The plural is die Bevölkerungen. In English, Bevölkerung usually means population.
Learner note
Do not memorize Bevölkerung on its own — learn it as die Bevölkerung. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Bevölkerungen.
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FAQ
What is the article for Bevölkerung?
The correct article is die, so the full noun is die Bevölkerung.
What is the plural of Bevölkerung?
The plural form is die Bevölkerungen.
What does Bevölkerung mean in English?
Bevölkerung usually means population in English.