NOUN
Mehrheit/ˈmeːɐ̯haɪ̯t/majority; most; bulk
Mehrheit is a German noun that means majority, most, or bulk. It is pronounced /ˈmeːɐ̯haɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Mehrheiten".
Definitions
1.the greater part or number; more than half of a group(politics, voting)
a.the condition of being more than half in a vote or group
Die Mehrheit der Abgeordneten stimmte für das neue Gesetz.—The majority of the deputies voted for the new law.
2.the largest part, most of a group(general, quantitative)
a.most people or things in a group
Die Mehrheit der Zuschauer war begeistert.—The majority of the audience was enthusiastic.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Mehrheit | die Mehrheiten |
| Genitive | der Mehrheit | der Mehrheiten |
| Dative | der Mehrheit | den Mehrheiten |
| Accusative | die Mehrheit | die Mehrheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mehrheit" mean in English?
- "Mehrheit" means majority, most, or bulk. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mehrheit"?
- "Mehrheit" is pronounced /ˈmeːɐ̯haɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mehrheit" der, die, or das?
- "Mehrheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Mehrheit"?
- The plural of "Mehrheit" is "Mehrheiten".
- What part of speech is "Mehrheit"?
- "Mehrheit" is a noun in German.
