einseitig/ˈaɪ̯nˌzaɪ̯tɪç/one-sided; unilateral; biased
einseitig is a German adjective that means one-sided, unilateral, or biased. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌzaɪ̯tɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "einseitiger" and "einseitigsten".
Definitions
1.having or affecting only one side(physical property or appearance)
a.located or occurring on only one side
Die Straße ist nur einseitig befahrbar.—The street is only passable on one side.
2.not considering all aspects; biased(attitude or opinion)
a.showing preference for one side; not balanced
Die Berichterstattung war sehr einseitig.—The reporting was very one-sided.
3.carried out by one party only; unilateral(action or decision)
a.decided or acted by only one person or group
Die einseitige Entscheidung führte zu Protesten.—The unilateral decision led to protests.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | einseitig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | einseitiger |
| Superlative | einseitigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einseitig" mean in English?
- "einseitig" means one-sided, unilateral, or biased. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "einseitig"?
- "einseitig" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌzaɪ̯tɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "einseitig"?
- The comparative of "einseitig" is "einseitiger" and the superlative is "einseitigsten".
- What part of speech is "einseitig"?
- "einseitig" is a adjective in German.
