NOUN
Einzelfall/ˈaɪ̯nt͡sl̩ˌfal/individual case; special case; isolated instance
Einzelfall is a German noun that means individual case, special case, or isolated instance. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nt͡sl̩ˌfal/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Einzelfälle".
Definitions
1.a specific case or instance distinguished from a general rule(law/general)
a.an occurrence that is unique or does not follow the usual pattern
Das Gericht entschied im Einzelfall über die Strafe.—The court decided on the punishment in this individual case.
b.a situation treated as an exception rather than as part of a general trend
Ob eine Ausnahme gemacht wird, hängt vom Einzelfall ab.—Whether an exception is made depends on the individual case.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Einzelfall | die Einzelfälle |
| Genitive | des Einzelfalls | der Einzelfälle |
| Dative | dem Einzelfall | den Einzelfällen |
| Accusative | den Einzelfall | die Einzelfälle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Einzelfall" mean in English?
- "Einzelfall" means individual case, special case, or isolated instance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Einzelfall"?
- "Einzelfall" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nt͡sl̩ˌfal/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Einzelfall" der, die, or das?
- "Einzelfall" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Einzelfall"?
- The plural of "Einzelfall" is "Einzelfälle".
- What part of speech is "Einzelfall"?
- "Einzelfall" is a noun in German.
