Widerstand/viːdɐˈʃtant/resistance; opposition; (electric) resistor
Widerstand is a German noun that means resistance, opposition, or (electric) resistor. It is pronounced /viːdɐˈʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Widerstände".
Definitions
1.the act or state of resisting or opposing(general)
a.active effort to withstand or counteract
Der Widerstand gegen die neuen Regeln war groß.—The resistance to the new rules was strong.
2.organized opposition, especially against a regime(politics/history)
a.group or movement that opposes authority
Der Widerstand während des Zweiten Weltkriegs rettete viele Leben.—The resistance during World War II saved many lives.
3.electric resistance; electrical component resistor(physics/technology)
a.electrical property or device that limits current flow
Der Widerstand im Stromkreis beträgt zehn Ohm.—The resistance in the circuit is ten ohms.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Widerstand | die Widerstände |
| Genitive | des Widerstands | der Widerstände |
| Dative | dem Widerstand | den Widerständen |
| Accusative | den Widerstand | die Widerstände |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Widerstand" mean in English?
- "Widerstand" means resistance, opposition, or (electric) resistor. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Widerstand"?
- "Widerstand" is pronounced /viːdɐˈʃtant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Widerstand" der, die, or das?
- "Widerstand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Widerstand"?
- The plural of "Widerstand" is "Widerstände".
- What part of speech is "Widerstand"?
- "Widerstand" is a noun in German.
