NOUN

Vorurteil/ˈfoːɐ̯ʔʊʁˌtaɪ̯l/prejudice; bias; preconception

Vorurteil is a German noun that means prejudice, bias, or preconception. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ʔʊʁˌtaɪ̯l/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Vorurteile".

Definitions

1.an often negative judgment formed without sufficient knowledge or just grounds(attitude, opinion)

a.unfounded negative opinion about people or groups

Viele Menschen haben Vorurteile gegenüber Fremden.Many people have prejudices against foreigners.

b.preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience

Seine Entscheidungen sind frei von Vorurteilen.His decisions are free of bias.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Vorurteildie Vorurteile
Genitivedes Vorurteilsder Vorurteile
Dativedem Vorurteilden Vorurteilen
Accusativedas Vorurteildie Vorurteile

Frequently asked questions

What does "Vorurteil" mean in English?
"Vorurteil" means prejudice, bias, or preconception. 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.

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