NOUN

Bedeutung/bəˈdɔɪ̯tʊŋ/meaning; significance; importance

Bedeutung is a German noun that means meaning, significance, or importance. It is pronounced /bəˈdɔɪ̯tʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Bedeutungen".

Definitions

1.the sense or meaning of a word or symbol(linguistics)

a.the interpretation or sense of something spoken or written

Das Wort ‚Bank‘ hat mehr als eine Bedeutung.The word 'Bank' has more than one meaning.

2.the importance or significance of something(general)

a.significance; how important something is

Diese Entscheidung hat große Bedeutung für die Zukunft.This decision is of great significance for the future.

3.personal importance or value(personal)

a.special personal significance

Dieses Geschenk hat für mich besondere Bedeutung.This gift has special meaning for me.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Bedeutungdie Bedeutungen
Genitiveder Bedeutungder Bedeutungen
Dativeder Bedeutungden Bedeutungen
Accusativedie Bedeutungdie Bedeutungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Bedeutung" mean in English?
"Bedeutung" means meaning, significance, or importance. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Bedeutung"?
"Bedeutung" is pronounced /bəˈdɔɪ̯tʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Bedeutung" der, die, or das?
"Bedeutung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Bedeutung"?
The plural of "Bedeutung" is "Bedeutungen".
What part of speech is "Bedeutung"?
"Bedeutung" is a noun in German.

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