Vorurteil/ˈfoːɐ̯ʔʊʁˌtaɪ̯l/prejudice; bias
Vorurteil is a German noun that means prejudice or bias. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ʔʊʁˌtaɪ̯l/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Vorurteile".
Definitions
1.an opinion or judgment formed without sufficient knowledge, often based on stereotypes or incomplete information(belief; society)
a.negative or unfounded judgment towards a group or individual
Es gibt viele Vorurteile gegenüber Ausländern.—There are many prejudices against foreigners.
2.a preconceived notion that influences one's perception or behavior(psychology; perception)
a.tendency to interpret information in a way that confirms one's prior assumption
Sein Vorurteil verhinderte eine objektive Beurteilung der Situation.—His bias prevented an objective assessment of the situation.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Vorurteil | die Vorurteile |
| Genitive | des Vorurteils | der Vorurteile |
| Dative | dem Vorurteil | den Vorurteilen |
| Accusative | das Vorurteil | die Vorurteile |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorurteil" mean in English?
- "Vorurteil" means prejudice or bias. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorurteil"?
- "Vorurteil" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ʔʊʁˌtaɪ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorurteil" der, die, or das?
- "Vorurteil" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Vorurteil"?
- The plural of "Vorurteil" is "Vorurteile".
- What part of speech is "Vorurteil"?
- "Vorurteil" is a noun in German.
