Härte/ˈhɛːɐ̯tə/hardness; severity; toughness
Härte is a German noun that means hardness, severity, or toughness. It is pronounced /ˈhɛːɐ̯tə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Härten".
Definitions
1.the quality or state of being hard(physical property)
a.degree to which a material resists pressure or scratching
Die Härte des Metalls macht es besonders widerstandsfähig.—The hardness of the metal makes it particularly resistant.
2.strictness or severity in actions or conditions(behavior, conditions)
a.ruthlessness or severity shown towards others
Die Lehrer zeigten große Härte bei den Prüfungen.—The teachers showed great severity during the exams.
3.mental resilience or toughness(mental strength)
a.ability to endure stressful or difficult situations
Sie bewies auch in schwierigen Zeiten eine bemerkenswerte Härte.—She showed remarkable toughness even in difficult times.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Härte | die Härten |
| Genitive | der Härte | der Härten |
| Dative | der Härte | den Härten |
| Accusative | die Härte | die Härten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Härte" mean in English?
- "Härte" means hardness, severity, or toughness. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Härte"?
- "Härte" is pronounced /ˈhɛːɐ̯tə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Härte" der, die, or das?
- "Härte" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Härte"?
- The plural of "Härte" is "Härten".
- What part of speech is "Härte"?
- "Härte" is a noun in German.
