NOUN
Gnade/ˈɡnaːdə/mercy; grace; pardon
Gnade is a German noun that means mercy, grace, or pardon. It is pronounced /ˈɡnaːdə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gnaden".
Definitions
1.mercy; compassionate leniency or forgiveness(compassion, religious)
a.compassion or leniency towards someone deserving punishment
Der Richter zeigte dem Angeklagten Gnade.—The judge showed mercy to the defendant.
b.the grace or mercy of God
Wir bitten um Gottes Gnade.—We ask for God's grace.
2.a special favor or privilege given to someone(favor, privilege)
a.a special act of leniency or privilege
Es war eine große Gnade, an diesem Kurs teilnehmen zu dürfen.—It was a great privilege to be allowed to take part in this course.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gnade | die Gnaden |
| Genitive | der Gnade | der Gnaden |
| Dative | der Gnade | den Gnaden |
| Accusative | die Gnade | die Gnaden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gnade" mean in English?
- "Gnade" means mercy, grace, or pardon. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gnade"?
- "Gnade" is pronounced /ˈɡnaːdə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gnade" der, die, or das?
- "Gnade" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gnade"?
- The plural of "Gnade" is "Gnaden".
- What part of speech is "Gnade"?
- "Gnade" is a noun in German.
