German noun
die Population
Plural: die PopulationenEnglish: populationC1Very common
Quick answer
The correct German article for Population is die, so you say die Population. The plural form is die Populationen. In English, it usually means population.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is die, so you say die Population. The plural is die Populationen. In English, Population usually means population.
Learner note
Do not memorize Population on its own — learn it as die Population. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Populationen.
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FAQ
What is the article for Population?
The correct article is die, so the full noun is die Population.
What is the plural of Population?
The plural form is die Populationen.
What does Population mean in English?
Population usually means population in English.