NOUN
Niederlage/ˈniːdɐˌlaːɡə/defeat; loss; setback
Niederlage is a German noun that means defeat, loss, or setback. It is pronounced /ˈniːdɐˌlaːɡə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Niederlagen".
Definitions
1.a defeat or loss in a competition or conflict(sport, competition, general)
a.a situation in which someone loses a contest, game, war, or argument
Nach der Niederlage im Halbfinale war die Stimmung im Team gedrückt.—After the defeat in the semifinals, the mood in the team was subdued.
2.setback or failure in an undertaking(figurative)
a.a reversal or failure in non-competitive areas (e.g., politics, business)
Die Niederlage vor Gericht war ein schwerer Schlag für die Firma.—The defeat in court was a heavy blow for the company.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Niederlage | die Niederlagen |
| Genitive | der Niederlage | der Niederlagen |
| Dative | der Niederlage | den Niederlagen |
| Accusative | die Niederlage | die Niederlagen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Niederlage" mean in English?
- "Niederlage" means defeat, loss, or setback. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Niederlage"?
- "Niederlage" is pronounced /ˈniːdɐˌlaːɡə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Niederlage" der, die, or das?
- "Niederlage" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Niederlage"?
- The plural of "Niederlage" is "Niederlagen".
- What part of speech is "Niederlage"?
- "Niederlage" is a noun in German.
