NOUN
Nachteil/ˈnaːxˌtaɪ̯l/disadvantage; drawback
Nachteil is a German noun that means disadvantage or drawback. It is pronounced /ˈnaːxˌtaɪ̯l/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Nachteile".
Definitions
1.an unfavourable or negative aspect of something(general)
a.circumstance or feature that causes inconvenience or harm
Ein Nachteil dieses Autos ist der hohe Benzinverbrauch.—A disadvantage of this car is the high fuel consumption.
b.state of being in a worse position compared to others
Menschen ohne Internetzugang haben oft einen Nachteil.—People without internet access are often at a disadvantage.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Nachteil | die Nachteile |
| Genitive | des Nachteils | der Nachteile |
| Dative | dem Nachteil | den Nachteilen |
| Accusative | den Nachteil | die Nachteile |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nachteil" mean in English?
- "Nachteil" means disadvantage or drawback. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nachteil"?
- "Nachteil" is pronounced /ˈnaːxˌtaɪ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nachteil" der, die, or das?
- "Nachteil" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Nachteil"?
- The plural of "Nachteil" is "Nachteile".
- What part of speech is "Nachteil"?
- "Nachteil" is a noun in German.
