NOUN

Verstoß/fɛɐ̯ˈʃtoːs/violation; breach; infringement

Verstoß is a German noun that means violation, breach, or infringement. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtoːs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verstöße".

Definitions

1.the breaking of a law, rule, or agreement(law; regulation)

a.breach of rules or laws

Der Verstoß gegen die Verkehrsregeln wird mit einem Bußgeld geahndet.The violation of traffic rules is punished with a fine.

b.transgression of social or moral norms

Ein solcher Verstoß gegen die gesellschaftlichen Normen ist nicht akzeptabel.Such a breach of social norms is not acceptable.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Verstoßdie Verstöße
Genitivedes Verstoßesder Verstöße
Dativedem Verstoßden Verstößen
Accusativeden Verstoßdie Verstöße

Frequently asked questions

What does "Verstoß" mean in English?
"Verstoß" means violation, breach, or infringement. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Verstoß"?
"Verstoß" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtoːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Verstoß" der, die, or das?
"Verstoß" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Verstoß"?
The plural of "Verstoß" is "Verstöße".
What part of speech is "Verstoß"?
"Verstoß" is a noun in German.

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