NOUN
Verfassung/fɛɐ̯ˈfasʊŋ/constitution; condition; state
Verfassung is a German noun that means constitution, condition, or state. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfasʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Verfassungen".
Definitions
1.the fundamental law or constitution of a country or organization(politics)
a.the document or set of basic laws that governs a state
Das Grundgesetz ist die Verfassung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.—The Basic Law is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany.
2.mental or physical condition; state(general usage)
a.the general state of health or mind
Nach dem Unfall war seine Verfassung sehr schlecht.—After the accident, his condition was very poor.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Verfassung | die Verfassungen |
| Genitive | der Verfassung | der Verfassungen |
| Dative | der Verfassung | den Verfassungen |
| Accusative | die Verfassung | die Verfassungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verfassung" mean in English?
- "Verfassung" means constitution, condition, or state. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verfassung"?
- "Verfassung" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈfasʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verfassung" der, die, or das?
- "Verfassung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Verfassung"?
- The plural of "Verfassung" is "Verfassungen".
- What part of speech is "Verfassung"?
- "Verfassung" is a noun in German.
