Realismus/ˌʁeaˈlɪsmʊs/realism; pragmatism
Realismus is a German noun that means realism or pragmatism. It is pronounced /ˌʁeaˈlɪsmʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Realismen".
Definitions
1.realistic attitude, practice, or representation; doctrine that emphasizes reality or the depiction of real life(philosophy, art, literature)
a.philosophical direction emphasizing objective reality
Im Realismus wird davon ausgegangen, dass es eine vom Bewusstsein unabhängige Wirklichkeit gibt.—In realism, it is assumed that there is a reality independent of consciousness.
b.artistic or literary movement aiming at a truthful, lifelike representation
Der Realismus in der Malerei versuchte, das Alltagsleben möglichst naturgetreu darzustellen.—Realism in painting tried to depict everyday life as true to nature as possible.
2.sober, pragmatic attitude; orientation toward practicality rather than idealism(general use)
a.pragmatism or reality-accepting behavior
Sie bewältigte die schwierige Situation mit großem Realismus.—She handled the difficult situation with great realism.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Realismus | die Realismen |
| Genitive | des Realismus | der Realismen |
| Dative | dem Realismus | den Realismen |
| Accusative | den Realismus | die Realismen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Realismus" mean in English?
- "Realismus" means realism or pragmatism. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Realismus"?
- "Realismus" is pronounced /ˌʁeaˈlɪsmʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Realismus" der, die, or das?
- "Realismus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Realismus"?
- The plural of "Realismus" is "Realismen".
- What part of speech is "Realismus"?
- "Realismus" is a noun in German.
