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
| 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, 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.
