Kontingent Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kontingent" is mainly used as noun meaning "quota", "contingent" or "allotment". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Kontingent"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Kontingent
  • Plural: die Kontingente

Meanings of "Kontingent" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Fixed or assigned quantity of resources or personnel"

"Kontingent", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Kontingent an Tickets war schnell ausverkauft.The contingent of tickets was quickly sold out.
  2. Jedes Land hat ein festgelegtes Kontingent an Emissionen.Every country has a fixed quota for emissions.
  3. Das Kontingent an Arbeitskräften wurde erhöht.The contingent of workers was increased.

2.) "Dependent on conditions or circumstances"

"Kontingent", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Entscheidung ist kontingent und hängt von den Ergebnissen ab.The decision is contingent and depends on the results.
  2. Sein Erfolg war kontingent auf die Unterstützung des Teams.His success was contingent on the team's support.
  3. Das Ergebnis bleibt kontingent und ist noch ungewiss.The outcome remains contingent and is still uncertain.
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