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 unfavorable aspect, condition, or effect; drawback or disadvantage(general)
a.negative consequence or effect resulting from a situation, thing, or action
Ein Nachteil dieses Plans ist der hohe Zeitaufwand.—A disadvantage of this plan is the high expenditure of time.
b.condition of being in an unfavorable position compared to others
Kinder aus armen Verhältnissen haben oft Nachteile in der Schule.—Children from poor backgrounds often have disadvantages at school.
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.
