NOUN
Illusion/ɪluˈzi̯oːn/illusion; delusion; misconception
Illusion is a German noun that means illusion, delusion, or misconception. It is pronounced /ɪluˈzi̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Illusionen".
Definitions
1.a false or mistaken perception or idea(misperception)
a.deceptive appearance, something that misleads the senses
Die Ruhe vor dem Sturm war nur eine Illusion.—The calm before the storm was only an illusion.
2.false hope, unrealistic expectation(hope)
a.belief in something unlikely or impossible
Er hatte die Illusion, dass alles problemlos verlaufen würde.—He had the illusion that everything would go smoothly.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Illusion | die Illusionen |
| Genitive | der Illusion | der Illusionen |
| Dative | der Illusion | den Illusionen |
| Accusative | die Illusion | die Illusionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Illusion" mean in English?
- "Illusion" means illusion, delusion, or misconception. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Illusion"?
- "Illusion" is pronounced /ɪluˈzi̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Illusion" der, die, or das?
- "Illusion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Illusion"?
- The plural of "Illusion" is "Illusionen".
- What part of speech is "Illusion"?
- "Illusion" is a noun in German.
