NOUN
Feind/faɪ̯nt/enemy; foe; adversary
Feind is a German noun that means enemy, foe, or adversary. It is pronounced /faɪ̯nt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Feinde".
Definitions
1.a person, group, or country that is hostile or opposed to another(general)
a.hostile person or adversary
Der Soldat betrachtete den Mann auf der anderen Seite als Feind.—The soldier regarded the man on the other side as an enemy.
2.someone or something that works against a cause or success(figurative)
a.obstacle; enemy as metaphor
Die Zeit ist der größte Feind des alten Gebäudes.—Time is the greatest enemy of the old building.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Feind | die Feinde |
| Genitive | des Feinds | der Feinde |
| Dative | dem Feind | den Feinden |
| Accusative | den Feind | die Feinde |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Feind" mean in English?
- "Feind" means enemy, foe, or adversary. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Feind"?
- "Feind" is pronounced /faɪ̯nt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Feind" der, die, or das?
- "Feind" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Feind"?
- The plural of "Feind" is "Feinde".
- What part of speech is "Feind"?
- "Feind" is a noun in German.
