NOUN
Mafia/ˈmafi̯a/mafia; organized crime syndicate
Mafia is a German noun that means mafia or organized crime syndicate. It is pronounced /ˈmafi̯a/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Mafias".
Definitions
1.a secret criminal organization, often with connections to organized crime in Italy or similar groups elsewhere(organized crime)
a.a criminal group that controls illegal activities in a region
Die Polizei hat mehrere Mitglieder der Mafia verhaftet.—The police arrested several members of the mafia.
b.(figurative) a group with strong, secretive influence over a sector or organization
In dieser Branche spricht man manchmal von einer wahren Mafia.—In this industry, people sometimes speak of a real mafia.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Mafia | die Mafias |
| Genitive | der Mafia | der Mafias |
| Dative | der Mafia | den Mafias |
| Accusative | die Mafia | die Mafias |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mafia" mean in English?
- "Mafia" means mafia or organized crime syndicate. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mafia"?
- "Mafia" is pronounced /ˈmafi̯a/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mafia" der, die, or das?
- "Mafia" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Mafia"?
- The plural of "Mafia" is "Mafias".
- What part of speech is "Mafia"?
- "Mafia" is a noun in German.
