Paradies/paʁaˈdiːs/paradise; heaven; Eden
Paradies is a German noun that means paradise, heaven, or Eden. It is pronounced /paʁaˈdiːs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Paradiese".
Definitions
1.a place of perfect happiness or bliss, often the biblical garden of Eden or heaven(religion, mythology)
a.the biblical garden of Eden
Im Paradies lebten Adam und Eva.—Adam and Eve lived in paradise.
b.heaven as a place of eternal happiness with God
Viele Gläubige hoffen, nach dem Tod ins Paradies zu kommen.—Many believers hope to go to paradise after death.
2.a place or state of great happiness, beauty, or abundance(figurative, colloquial)
a.a location regarded as perfect or idyllic
Der tropische Strand war für uns das reinste Paradies.—The tropical beach was pure paradise for us.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Paradies | die Paradiese |
| Genitive | des Paradieses | der Paradiese |
| Dative | dem Paradies | den Paradiesen |
| Accusative | das Paradies | die Paradiese |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Paradies" mean in English?
- "Paradies" means paradise, heaven, or Eden. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Paradies"?
- "Paradies" is pronounced /paʁaˈdiːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Paradies" der, die, or das?
- "Paradies" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Paradies"?
- The plural of "Paradies" is "Paradiese".
- What part of speech is "Paradies"?
- "Paradies" is a noun in German.
