NOUN

Illusion/ɪluˈzi̯oːn/illusion; delusion; fantasy

Illusion is a German noun that means illusion, delusion, or fantasy. It is pronounced /ɪluˈzi̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Illusionen".

Definitions

1.a false belief or deceptive appearance(psychology; perception)

a.deceptive perception or belief that does not correspond to reality

Er hatte die Illusion, dass das Leben immer gerecht sei.He had the illusion that life is always fair.

2.unrealistic hopes or expectations(hope; expectation)

a.misguided or unattainable hope

Man sollte sich keine Illusionen über den Erfolg machen.One should have no illusions about the success.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Illusiondie Illusionen
Genitiveder Illusionder Illusionen
Dativeder Illusionden Illusionen
Accusativedie Illusiondie Illusionen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Illusion" mean in English?
"Illusion" means illusion, delusion, or fantasy. 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.

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