Argument/aʁɡuˈmɛnt/argument; reasoning; point
Argument is a German noun that means argument, reasoning, or point. It is pronounced /aʁɡuˈmɛnt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Argumente".
Definitions
1.a reason or statement offered to support or oppose a point of view(discussion/debate)
a.justification, logical reason in a debate
Sein Argument überzeugt mich nicht.—His argument does not convince me.
2.structured sequence of reasoning leading to a conclusion(logic/philosophy)
a.chain of logical statements
Das Argument folgt einer klaren Logik.—The argument follows clear logic.
3.pretext, excuse, reason given to justify something(informal/speech)
a.explanation offered for an action
Er sucht immer ein Argument, um nicht helfen zu müssen.—He always looks for an excuse not to have to help.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Argument | die Argumente |
| Genitive | des Argumentes | der Argumente |
| Dative | dem Argument | den Argumenten |
| Accusative | das Argument | die Argumente |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Argument" mean in English?
- "Argument" means argument, reasoning, or point. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Argument"?
- "Argument" is pronounced /aʁɡuˈmɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Argument" der, die, or das?
- "Argument" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Argument"?
- The plural of "Argument" is "Argumente".
- What part of speech is "Argument"?
- "Argument" is a noun in German.
