NOUN

Ermessen/ɛɐ̯ˈmɛsn̩/discretion; judgment; estimation

Ermessen is a German noun that means discretion, judgment, or estimation. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈmɛsn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.the ability or freedom to make judgments or arrive at a decision based on one's own evaluation(assessment; decision-making)

a.freedom in making a decision based on personal judgment

Die Höhe der Strafe liegt im Ermessen des Gerichts.The severity of the penalty is at the discretion of the court.

b.judgment or perception of something

Nach meinem Ermessen ist diese Lösung am besten.In my estimation, this solution is the best.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Ermessen
Genitivedes Ermessens
Dativedem Ermessen
Accusativedas Ermessen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ermessen" mean in English?
"Ermessen" means discretion, judgment, or estimation. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ermessen"?
"Ermessen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈmɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ermessen" der, die, or das?
"Ermessen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Ermessen"?
"Ermessen" is a noun in German.

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