NOUN
Weisheit/ˈvaɪ̯shaɪ̯t/wisdom; sagacity; wise saying
Weisheit is a German noun that means wisdom, sagacity, or wise saying. It is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯shaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Weisheiten".
Definitions
1.the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice based on knowledge and experience(quality, abstract)
a.deep, insightful understanding, especially through experience
Mit dem Alter kommt oft Weisheit.—With age often comes wisdom.
2.a wise saying or maxim(saying, proverb)
a.proverb or maxim conveying wisdom
Er zitierte eine alte Weisheit.—He quoted an old saying.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Weisheit | die Weisheiten |
| Genitive | der Weisheit | der Weisheiten |
| Dative | der Weisheit | den Weisheiten |
| Accusative | die Weisheit | die Weisheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Weisheit" mean in English?
- "Weisheit" means wisdom, sagacity, or wise saying. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Weisheit"?
- "Weisheit" is pronounced /ˈvaɪ̯shaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Weisheit" der, die, or das?
- "Weisheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Weisheit"?
- The plural of "Weisheit" is "Weisheiten".
- What part of speech is "Weisheit"?
- "Weisheit" is a noun in German.
