NOUN
Minderheit/ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/minority; minority group
Minderheit is a German noun that means minority or minority group. It is pronounced /ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Minderheiten".
Definitions
1.a group that makes up less than half of the total population in a country or area(demographics/society)
a.people whose ethnic, religious, or cultural background differs from the majority
In dieser Stadt lebt eine große türkische Minderheit.—A large Turkish minority lives in this city.
2.the smaller part or number; less than half(general/quantity)
a.the smaller part of a whole
Nur eine Minderheit der Teilnehmer hat die Prüfung bestanden.—Only a minority of the participants passed the exam.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Minderheit | die Minderheiten |
| Genitive | der Minderheit | der Minderheiten |
| Dative | der Minderheit | den Minderheiten |
| Accusative | die Minderheit | die Minderheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Minderheit" mean in English?
- "Minderheit" means minority or minority group. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Minderheit"?
- "Minderheit" is pronounced /ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Minderheit" der, die, or das?
- "Minderheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Minderheit"?
- The plural of "Minderheit" is "Minderheiten".
- What part of speech is "Minderheit"?
- "Minderheit" is a noun in German.
