NOUN
Vorwurf/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvʊʁf/accusation; reproach; allegation
Vorwurf is a German noun that means accusation, reproach, or allegation. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvʊʁf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Vorwürfe".
Definitions
1.an expression that someone has done something wrong or blameworthy(accusation, criticism)
a.statement that reproaches or accuses someone
Sie machte ihm den Vorwurf, dass er zu spät gekommen war.—She accused him of being late.
2.claim of a violation or wrongdoing, especially in legal contexts(law, formal)
a.allegation of an offence
Der Vorwurf des Diebstahls konnte nicht bewiesen werden.—The allegation of theft could not be proven.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vorwurf | die Vorwürfe |
| Genitive | des Vorwurfs | der Vorwürfe |
| Dative | dem Vorwurf | den Vorwürfen |
| Accusative | den Vorwurf | die Vorwürfe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorwurf" mean in English?
- "Vorwurf" means accusation, reproach, or allegation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorwurf"?
- "Vorwurf" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvʊʁf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorwurf" der, die, or das?
- "Vorwurf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vorwurf"?
- The plural of "Vorwurf" is "Vorwürfe".
- What part of speech is "Vorwurf"?
- "Vorwurf" is a noun in German.
