NOUN
Gnadengesuch/ˈɡnaːdn̩ɡəˌzuːx/petition for pardon; clemency plea; plea for mercy
Gnadengesuch is a German noun that means petition for pardon, clemency plea, or plea for mercy. It is pronounced /ˈɡnaːdn̩ɡəˌzuːx/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gnadengesuche".
Definitions
1.formal request for pardon or mitigation of punishment, typically addressed to a sovereign or authority(law, government)
a.official petition asking for mercy or a reduction of sentence
Der verurteilte Straftäter stellte ein Gnadengesuch beim Bundespräsidenten.—The convicted criminal submitted a petition for pardon to the Federal President.
b.plea addressed to an authority for leniency in a legal matter
Das Gnadengesuch wurde von der Behörde abgelehnt.—The clemency plea was rejected by the authority.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gnadengesuch | die Gnadengesuche |
| Genitive | des Gnadengesuches | der Gnadengesuche |
| Dative | dem Gnadengesuch | den Gnadengesuchen |
| Accusative | das Gnadengesuch | die Gnadengesuche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gnadengesuch" mean in English?
- "Gnadengesuch" means petition for pardon, clemency plea, or plea for mercy. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gnadengesuch"?
- "Gnadengesuch" is pronounced /ˈɡnaːdn̩ɡəˌzuːx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gnadengesuch" der, die, or das?
- "Gnadengesuch" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gnadengesuch"?
- The plural of "Gnadengesuch" is "Gnadengesuche".
- What part of speech is "Gnadengesuch"?
- "Gnadengesuch" is a noun in German.
