NOUN
Theorie/teoˈʁiː/theory; hypothesis
Theorie is a German noun that means theory or hypothesis. It is pronounced /teoˈʁiː/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Theorien".
Definitions
1.coherent system of ideas or principles explaining phenomena(science or philosophy)
a.set of statements explaining observations or facts
Die Relativitätstheorie ist eine der bekanntesten Theorien der Physik.—The theory of relativity is one of the most famous theories in physics.
2.supposition or assumption about how something might work; hypothesis(general use)
a.an idea not yet proven
Das ist nur eine Theorie, aber sie klingt plausibel.—That's just a theory, but it sounds plausible.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Theorie | die Theorien |
| Genitive | der Theorie | der Theorien |
| Dative | der Theorie | den Theorien |
| Accusative | die Theorie | die Theorien |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Theorie" mean in English?
- "Theorie" means theory or hypothesis. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Theorie"?
- "Theorie" is pronounced /teoˈʁiː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Theorie" der, die, or das?
- "Theorie" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Theorie"?
- The plural of "Theorie" is "Theorien".
- What part of speech is "Theorie"?
- "Theorie" is a noun in German.
