NOUN
Rhetorik/ʁeˈtoːʁɪk/rhetoric; art of persuasive speaking
Rhetorik is a German noun that means rhetoric or art of persuasive speaking. It is pronounced /ʁeˈtoːʁɪk/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Rhetoriken".
Definitions
1.the art or technique of effective or persuasive speaking or writing(sprachwissenschaft)
a.the skillful and effective use of language to influence people
Seine Rede war ein Meisterwerk der Rhetorik.—His speech was a masterpiece of rhetoric.
2.empty, pretentious, or manipulative language intended to impress or mislead(abwertend)
a.words used without real substance or sincerity
Das sind doch nur leere Rhetorik und keine echten Lösungen.—That's just empty rhetoric and not real solutions.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Rhetorik | die Rhetoriken |
| Genitive | der Rhetorik | der Rhetoriken |
| Dative | der Rhetorik | den Rhetoriken |
| Accusative | die Rhetorik | die Rhetoriken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rhetorik" mean in English?
- "Rhetorik" means rhetoric or art of persuasive speaking. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rhetorik"?
- "Rhetorik" is pronounced /ʁeˈtoːʁɪk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rhetorik" der, die, or das?
- "Rhetorik" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Rhetorik"?
- The plural of "Rhetorik" is "Rhetoriken".
- What part of speech is "Rhetorik"?
- "Rhetorik" is a noun in German.
