NOUN
Willensfreiheit/ˈvɪlənsˌfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯t/free will; freedom of will
Willensfreiheit is a German noun that means free will or freedom of will. It is pronounced /ˈvɪlənsˌfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the ability to decide or act according to one's own will, not determined by external or internal constraints(philosophy, psychology)
a.capacity to choose freely
Die Frage nach der Willensfreiheit beschäftigt Philosophen seit Jahrhunderten.—The question of free will has occupied philosophers for centuries.
b.the principle that a person's decisions are not absolutely predetermined
Viele Menschen glauben an die Willensfreiheit des Einzelnen.—Many people believe in the individual's freedom of will.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Willensfreiheit | — |
| Genitive | der Willensfreiheit | — |
| Dative | der Willensfreiheit | — |
| Accusative | die Willensfreiheit | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Willensfreiheit" mean in English?
- "Willensfreiheit" means free will or freedom of will. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Willensfreiheit"?
- "Willensfreiheit" is pronounced /ˈvɪlənsˌfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Willensfreiheit" der, die, or das?
- "Willensfreiheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Willensfreiheit"?
- "Willensfreiheit" is a noun in German.
