NOUN

Einheit/ˈaɪ̯nhaɪ̯t/unit; unity; entity

Einheit is a German noun that means unit, unity, or entity. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nhaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Einheiten".

Definitions

1.a single thing considered as a unit or entity(measurement, mathematics, organization)

a.a standard measurement or component

Die Länge wird in der Einheit Meter gemessen.The length is measured in the unit meter.

2.a group functioning as one entity(group, organization, military)

a.a specific organizational or military group

Die Soldaten wurden in kleine Einheiten eingeteilt.The soldiers were divided into small units.

3.the state of being combined or connected into one(abstract, philosophy, society)

a.unity or oneness

Die Einheit Europas ist ein wichtiges Ziel.The unity of Europe is an important goal.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Einheitdie Einheiten
Genitiveder Einheitder Einheiten
Dativeder Einheitden Einheiten
Accusativedie Einheitdie Einheiten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Einheit" mean in English?
"Einheit" means unit, unity, or entity. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Einheit"?
"Einheit" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nhaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Einheit" der, die, or das?
"Einheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Einheit"?
The plural of "Einheit" is "Einheiten".
What part of speech is "Einheit"?
"Einheit" is a noun in German.

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