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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Ideal | die Ideale |
| Genitive | des Ideals | der Ideale |
| Dative | dem Ideal | den Idealen |
| Accusative | das Ideal | die 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.
