Betrachtung/bəˈtʁaxtʊŋ/observation; consideration; contemplation
Betrachtung is a German noun that means observation, consideration, or contemplation. It is pronounced /bəˈtʁaxtʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Betrachtungen".
Definitions
1.the act of observing or looking at something closely(general use)
a.perceptive observation or study
Die Betrachtung des Gemäldes dauerte mehrere Minuten.—The observation of the painting lasted several minutes.
2.careful consideration or reflection about something(thought process)
a.thoughtful deliberation, often abstract
Nach langer Betrachtung entschied sie sich für den neuen Job.—After careful consideration, she chose the new job.
3.contemplation; deep, often philosophical reflection(philosophical/literary)
a.spiritual or intellectual contemplation
Die philosophische Betrachtung des Lebens beschäftigt viele Menschen.—The philosophical contemplation of life occupies many people.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Betrachtung | die Betrachtungen |
| Genitive | der Betrachtung | der Betrachtungen |
| Dative | der Betrachtung | den Betrachtungen |
| Accusative | die Betrachtung | die Betrachtungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Betrachtung" mean in English?
- "Betrachtung" means observation, consideration, or contemplation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Betrachtung"?
- "Betrachtung" is pronounced /bəˈtʁaxtʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Betrachtung" der, die, or das?
- "Betrachtung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Betrachtung"?
- The plural of "Betrachtung" is "Betrachtungen".
- What part of speech is "Betrachtung"?
- "Betrachtung" is a noun in German.
