NOUN
Nirvana/nɪʁˈvaːna/nirvana; blissful state; ultimate salvation
Nirvana is a German noun that means nirvana, blissful state, or ultimate salvation. It is pronounced /nɪʁˈvaːna/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.state of ultimate salvation or deliverance from the cycle of rebirth and suffering; the highest spiritual goal(religion, Buddhism, Hinduism)
a.condition of complete liberation from suffering and worldly desires
Viele Buddhisten streben im Leben nach dem Nirvana.—Many Buddhists strive for nirvana in life.
2.state of perfect happiness or blissful peace(figurative, everyday language)
a.situation of extreme contentment or harmony
Nach dem langen Arbeitstag war das heiße Bad mein persönliches Nirvana.—After the long working day, the hot bath was my personal nirvana.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Nirvana | — |
| Genitive | des Nirvanas | — |
| Dative | dem Nirvana | — |
| Accusative | das Nirvana | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nirvana" mean in English?
- "Nirvana" means nirvana, blissful state, or ultimate salvation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nirvana"?
- "Nirvana" is pronounced /nɪʁˈvaːna/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nirvana" der, die, or das?
- "Nirvana" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Nirvana"?
- "Nirvana" is a noun in German.
