Opfer/ˈɔp͡fɐ/victim; sacrifice; offering
Opfer is a German noun that means victim, sacrifice, or offering. It is pronounced /ˈɔp͡fɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Opfer".
Definitions
1.person who suffers harm from an event, accident, or crime(person, negative event)
a.person harmed or killed in an accident, crime, etc.
Der verletzte Fahrer war das einzige Opfer des Unfalls.—The injured driver was the only victim of the accident.
2.offering given to a deity or higher purpose(religion, ritual, custom)
a.gift or offering, especially in religious or ritual context
Die Menschen brachten dem Gott ein Opfer.—The people brought an offering to the god.
3.act of giving up something valuable for someone or something(figurative, self-sacrifice)
a.renunciation or self-sacrifice for a greater good
Sie brachte große Opfer für ihre Familie.—She made great sacrifices for her family.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Opfer | die Opfer |
| Genitive | des Opfers | der Opfer |
| Dative | dem Opfer | den Opfern |
| Accusative | das Opfer | die Opfer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Opfer" mean in English?
- "Opfer" means victim, sacrifice, or offering. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Opfer"?
- "Opfer" is pronounced /ˈɔp͡fɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Opfer" der, die, or das?
- "Opfer" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Opfer"?
- The plural of "Opfer" is "Opfer".
- What part of speech is "Opfer"?
- "Opfer" is a noun in German.
