ADJECTIVE
liberal/libeˈʁaːl/liberal; open-minded; tolerant
liberal is a German adjective that means liberal, open-minded, or tolerant. It is pronounced /libeˈʁaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "liberaler" and "liberalsten".
Definitions
1.open to new ideas, tolerant of different views, and favoring progress and individual freedom(politics; attitude)
a.politically supporting individual rights and freedoms, and often economic and social reform
Seine Eltern haben eine sehr liberale Einstellung zur Erziehung.—His parents have a very liberal attitude towards parenting.
b.showing tolerance and willingness to accept different opinions or ways of behaving
Die Universität ist bekannt für ihr liberales Klima.—The university is known for its liberal environment.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | liberal |
|---|---|
| Comparative | liberaler |
| Superlative | liberalsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "liberal" mean in English?
- "liberal" means liberal, open-minded, or tolerant. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "liberal"?
- "liberal" is pronounced /libeˈʁaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "liberal"?
- The comparative of "liberal" is "liberaler" and the superlative is "liberalsten".
- What part of speech is "liberal"?
- "liberal" is a adjective in German.
