NOUN

Minderheit/ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/minority; minorities

Minderheit is a German noun that means minority or minorities. It is pronounced /ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Minderheiten".

Definitions

1.a group in a society that is numerically smaller and often has less power than the majority(soziologie/politik)

a.a social, ethnic, or religious group forming less than half the population

In vielen Ländern kämpfen Minderheiten für gleiche Rechte.In many countries, minorities fight for equal rights.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Minderheitdie Minderheiten
Genitiveder Minderheitder Minderheiten
Dativeder Minderheitden Minderheiten
Accusativedie Minderheitdie Minderheiten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Minderheit" mean in English?
"Minderheit" means minority or minorities. 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.

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