NOUN
Versprechen/fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/promise; pledge; assurance
Versprechen is a German noun that means promise, pledge, or assurance. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Versprechen".
Definitions
1.a declaration to do or not do something; a promise(commitment, assurance)
a.a commitment given to someone
Er hat ihr das Versprechen gegeben, immer für sie da zu sein.—He gave her the promise to always be there for her.
b.something that is promised
Sie hat ihr Versprechen gehalten.—She kept her promise.
2.an assurance to fulfill a hoped-for outcome(expression of hope or intent)
a.declaration of intention to do something
Sein Versprechen, das Problem zu lösen, überzeugte alle.—His promise to solve the problem convinced everyone.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Versprechen | die Versprechen |
| Genitive | des Versprechens | der Versprechen |
| Dative | dem Versprechen | den Versprechen |
| Accusative | das Versprechen | die Versprechen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Versprechen" mean in English?
- "Versprechen" means promise, pledge, or assurance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Versprechen"?
- "Versprechen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃpʁɛçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Versprechen" der, die, or das?
- "Versprechen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Versprechen"?
- The plural of "Versprechen" is "Versprechen".
- What part of speech is "Versprechen"?
- "Versprechen" is a noun in German.
