NOUN

Ideal/ideˈʔaːl/ideal; perfect model; guiding principle

Ideal is a German noun that means ideal, perfect model, or guiding principle. It is pronounced /ideˈʔaːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Ideale".

Definitions

1.a perfect idea or principle regarded as a model(concept)

a.something viewed as the best possible standard or example

Freiheit ist für viele Menschen das höchste Ideal.Freedom is the highest ideal for many people.

2.goal or guiding value that someone strives for(personal aspiration)

a.lofty aim or value someone wants to realize

Er hat sein Ideal nie aus den Augen verloren.He never lost sight of his ideal.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Idealdie Ideale
Genitivedes Idealsder Ideale
Dativedem Idealden Idealen
Accusativedas Idealdie Ideale

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ideal" mean in English?
"Ideal" means ideal, perfect model, or guiding principle. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ideal"?
"Ideal" is pronounced /ideˈʔaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ideal" der, die, or das?
"Ideal" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Ideal"?
The plural of "Ideal" is "Ideale".
What part of speech is "Ideal"?
"Ideal" is a noun in German.

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