NOUN

Maxime/maˈksiːmə/maxim; guiding principle

Maxime is a German noun that means maxim or guiding principle. It is pronounced /maˈksiːmə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Maximen".

Definitions

1.fundamental principle or rule of conduct; guiding principle(ethics; philosophy)

a.core principle or basic rule that guides actions or beliefs

Ihre Maxime lautet: Ehrlichkeit währt am längsten.Her maxim is: honesty is the best policy.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Maximedie Maximen
Genitiveder Maximeder Maximen
Dativeder Maximeden Maximen
Accusativedie Maximedie Maximen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Maxime" mean in English?
"Maxime" means maxim or guiding principle. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Maxime"?
"Maxime" is pronounced /maˈksiːmə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Maxime" der, die, or das?
"Maxime" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Maxime"?
The plural of "Maxime" is "Maximen".
What part of speech is "Maxime"?
"Maxime" is a noun in German.

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