NOUN
Dogma/ˈdɔɡma/dogma; doctrine; tenet
Dogma is a German noun that means dogma, doctrine, or tenet. It is pronounced /ˈdɔɡma/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a doctrine or set of beliefs held as authoritative and unquestionable, especially by a religious group or institution(religion; philosophy)
a.an official, established principle of a church or system
Das Dogma von der Unfehlbarkeit des Papstes ist in der katholischen Kirche umstritten.—The dogma of the infallibility of the Pope is controversial in the Catholic Church.
2.a firm opinion or principle considered to be unquestionably true, often regardless of evidence(general usage)
a.an unquestionable belief in a secular context
Sein Dogma ließ keine andere Meinung zu.—His dogma allowed for no other opinion.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Dogma | — |
| Genitive | des Dogmas | — |
| Dative | dem Dogma | — |
| Accusative | das Dogma | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dogma" mean in English?
- "Dogma" means dogma, doctrine, or tenet. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dogma"?
- "Dogma" is pronounced /ˈdɔɡma/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dogma" der, die, or das?
- "Dogma" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Dogma"?
- "Dogma" is a noun in German.
