NOUN
Verständnis/fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛntnɪs/understanding; comprehension; sympathy
Verständnis is a German noun that means understanding, comprehension, or sympathy. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛntnɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Verständnisse".
Definitions
1.the ability to understand something; comprehension(general)
a.intellectual grasp or ability to comprehend facts, concepts, or languages
Er zeigte großes Verständnis für komplizierte Zusammenhänge.—He showed great understanding of complicated relationships.
2.sympathetic attitude or readiness to empathize(empathy)
a.attitude of empathy or tolerance towards another person's feelings or situation
Sie hatte viel Verständnis für seine Probleme.—She was very understanding of his problems.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Verständnis | die Verständnisse |
| Genitive | des Verständnisses | der Verständnisse |
| Dative | dem Verständnis | den Verständnissen |
| Accusative | das Verständnis | die Verständnisse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verständnis" mean in English?
- "Verständnis" means understanding, comprehension, or sympathy. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verständnis"?
- "Verständnis" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛntnɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verständnis" der, die, or das?
- "Verständnis" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Verständnis"?
- The plural of "Verständnis" is "Verständnisse".
- What part of speech is "Verständnis"?
- "Verständnis" is a noun in German.
