NOUN
Drohung/ˈdʁoːʊŋ/threat; menace
Drohung is a German noun that means threat or menace. It is pronounced /ˈdʁoːʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Drohungen".
Definitions
1.the statement or action expressing intent to inflict harm, punishment, or negative consequences(general)
a.explicit or implicit announcement of harm or disadvantage if demands are not met
Seine Drohung machte allen Angst.—His threat frightened everyone.
b.expression meant to intimidate or pressure someone
Die Drohung, gekündigt zu werden, setzte die Mitarbeiter unter Druck.—The threat of being fired put pressure on the employees.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Drohung | die Drohungen |
| Genitive | der Drohung | der Drohungen |
| Dative | der Drohung | den Drohungen |
| Accusative | die Drohung | die Drohungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Drohung" mean in English?
- "Drohung" means threat or menace. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Drohung"?
- "Drohung" is pronounced /ˈdʁoːʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Drohung" der, die, or das?
- "Drohung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Drohung"?
- The plural of "Drohung" is "Drohungen".
- What part of speech is "Drohung"?
- "Drohung" is a noun in German.
