NOUN
Zweifel/ˈt͡svaɪ̯fl̩/doubt; uncertainty; hesitation
Zweifel is a German noun that means doubt, uncertainty, or hesitation. It is pronounced /ˈt͡svaɪ̯fl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zweifel".
Definitions
1.the state of not being sure about something or someone(mental state)
a.uncertainty about the truth or reality of something
Ich habe Zweifel an seiner Geschichte.—I have doubts about his story.
2.hesitation or lack of belief in a decision or outcome(lack of conviction)
a.reluctance to accept something as certain or correct
Sie äußerte Zweifel an der Wirksamkeit der Maßnahme.—She expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the measure.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zweifel | die Zweifel |
| Genitive | des Zweifels | der Zweifel |
| Dative | dem Zweifel | den Zweifeln |
| Accusative | den Zweifel | die Zweifel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zweifel" mean in English?
- "Zweifel" means doubt, uncertainty, or hesitation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zweifel"?
- "Zweifel" is pronounced /ˈt͡svaɪ̯fl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zweifel" der, die, or das?
- "Zweifel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zweifel"?
- The plural of "Zweifel" is "Zweifel".
- What part of speech is "Zweifel"?
- "Zweifel" is a noun in German.
