NOUN
Individuum/ɪndiˈviːduʊm/individual; person; single entity
Individuum is a German noun that means individual, person, or single entity. It is pronounced /ɪndiˈviːduʊm/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Individuen".
Definitions
1.a single person or being; an individual entity(person, philosophy, biology)
a.a single human being, seen as distinct from others or as possessing its own individuality
Jedes Individuum hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.—Every individual has the right to free expression.
b.a living creature considered as a separate entity in biological context
In der Biologie bezeichnet man ein einzelnes Lebewesen als Individuum.—In biology, a single living being is referred to as an individual.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Individuum | die Individuen |
| Genitive | des Individuums | der Individuen |
| Dative | dem Individuum | den Individuen |
| Accusative | das Individuum | die Individuen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Individuum" mean in English?
- "Individuum" means individual, person, or single entity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Individuum"?
- "Individuum" is pronounced /ɪndiˈviːduʊm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Individuum" der, die, or das?
- "Individuum" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Individuum"?
- The plural of "Individuum" is "Individuen".
- What part of speech is "Individuum"?
- "Individuum" is a noun in German.
