NOUN
Widerspruch/ˈviːdɐˌʃpʁʊx/contradiction; objection; disagreement
Widerspruch is a German noun that means contradiction, objection, or disagreement. It is pronounced /ˈviːdɐˌʃpʁʊx/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Widersprüche".
Definitions
1.a situation where two or more statements, ideas, or actions are inconsistent or incompatible(logic, general)
a.contradictory statement or circumstance
In seiner Aussage gab es mehrere Widersprüche.—There were several contradictions in his statement.
2.an official objection or protest against a decision or action(formal, law/administration)
a.formal objection in legal context
Sie legte Widerspruch gegen den Bescheid ein.—She filed an objection against the decision.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Widerspruch | die Widersprüche |
| Genitive | des Widerspruches | der Widersprüche |
| Dative | dem Widerspruch | den Widersprüchen |
| Accusative | den Widerspruch | die Widersprüche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Widerspruch" mean in English?
- "Widerspruch" means contradiction, objection, or disagreement. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Widerspruch"?
- "Widerspruch" is pronounced /ˈviːdɐˌʃpʁʊx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Widerspruch" der, die, or das?
- "Widerspruch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Widerspruch"?
- The plural of "Widerspruch" is "Widersprüche".
- What part of speech is "Widerspruch"?
- "Widerspruch" is a noun in German.
