NOUN
Unsicherheit/ˈʊnˌzɪçɐhaɪ̯t/uncertainty; insecurity; lack of confidence
Unsicherheit is a German noun that means uncertainty, insecurity, or lack of confidence. It is pronounced /ˈʊnˌzɪçɐhaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Unsicherheiten".
Definitions
1.the state of feeling unsure or lacking confidence(mental state)
a.lack of self-confidence
Sie zeigte in der Prüfung große Unsicherheit.—She showed great uncertainty during the exam.
2.a state in which future outcomes are not clear or decided(situation)
a.unpredictability or instability in situations or events
Die wirtschaftliche Unsicherheit macht vielen Menschen Sorgen.—Economic uncertainty worries many people.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Unsicherheit | die Unsicherheiten |
| Genitive | der Unsicherheit | der Unsicherheiten |
| Dative | der Unsicherheit | den Unsicherheiten |
| Accusative | die Unsicherheit | die Unsicherheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Unsicherheit" mean in English?
- "Unsicherheit" means uncertainty, insecurity, or lack of confidence. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Unsicherheit"?
- "Unsicherheit" is pronounced /ˈʊnˌzɪçɐhaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Unsicherheit" der, die, or das?
- "Unsicherheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Unsicherheit"?
- The plural of "Unsicherheit" is "Unsicherheiten".
- What part of speech is "Unsicherheit"?
- "Unsicherheit" is a noun in German.
