Öffentlichkeit/ˈœfn̩tlɪçˌkaɪ̯t/public; public sphere; the general public
Öffentlichkeit is a German noun that means public, public sphere, or the general public. It is pronounced /ˈœfn̩tlɪçˌkaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Öffentlichkeiten".
Definitions
1.the state of being public or known to many people(general)
a.the condition that something is accessible to everyone
Die Pläne wurden der Öffentlichkeit präsentiert.—The plans were presented to the public.
2.the population or people as a whole, especially when considered as observers or participants in public life(people collectively)
a.the general population
Die Öffentlichkeit reagierte positiv auf die Nachricht.—The public responded positively to the news.
3.the arena of public opinion, discussion, or social engagement(public sphere)
a.the area of society open for debate and public discourse
Medien spielen eine wichtige Rolle in der Öffentlichkeit.—Media play an important role in the public sphere.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Öffentlichkeit | die Öffentlichkeiten |
| Genitive | der Öffentlichkeit | der Öffentlichkeiten |
| Dative | der Öffentlichkeit | den Öffentlichkeiten |
| Accusative | die Öffentlichkeit | die Öffentlichkeiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Öffentlichkeit" mean in English?
- "Öffentlichkeit" means public, public sphere, or the general public. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Öffentlichkeit"?
- "Öffentlichkeit" is pronounced /ˈœfn̩tlɪçˌkaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Öffentlichkeit" der, die, or das?
- "Öffentlichkeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Öffentlichkeit"?
- The plural of "Öffentlichkeit" is "Öffentlichkeiten".
- What part of speech is "Öffentlichkeit"?
- "Öffentlichkeit" is a noun in German.
