Offenbarung/ˌɔfɱ̍ˈbaːʁʊŋ/revelation; disclosure; epiphany
Offenbarung is a German noun that means revelation, disclosure, or epiphany. It is pronounced /ˌɔfɱ̍ˈbaːʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Offenbarungen".
Definitions
1.the act of revealing something previously hidden, especially divine or profound truth(religion, literature)
a.revelation or disclosure of divine truths
Die Bibel gilt für Christen als Gottes Offenbarung.—The Bible is considered God's revelation by Christians.
2.an insightful or remarkable realization(general)
a.startling realization or epiphany
Die Erkenntnis war für ihn eine echte Offenbarung.—The realization was a true revelation for him.
3.formal or official declaration, disclosure of facts or information(official, formal)
a.statement, announcement or formal disclosure
Die Offenbarung der Zahlen erfolgte auf der Pressekonferenz.—The disclosure of the numbers took place at the press conference.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Offenbarung | die Offenbarungen |
| Genitive | der Offenbarung | der Offenbarungen |
| Dative | der Offenbarung | den Offenbarungen |
| Accusative | die Offenbarung | die Offenbarungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Offenbarung" mean in English?
- "Offenbarung" means revelation, disclosure, or epiphany. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Offenbarung"?
- "Offenbarung" is pronounced /ˌɔfɱ̍ˈbaːʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Offenbarung" der, die, or das?
- "Offenbarung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Offenbarung"?
- The plural of "Offenbarung" is "Offenbarungen".
- What part of speech is "Offenbarung"?
- "Offenbarung" is a noun in German.
