NOUN
derBegriff/bəˈɡʁɪf/concept; term; idea
Begriff is a German noun that means concept, term, or idea. It is pronounced /bəˈɡʁɪf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Begriffe".
Definitions
1.an abstract idea or concept(general)
a.a notion or mental representation of something
Freiheit ist ein schwieriger Begriff.—Freedom is a difficult concept.
2.a word or expression for something specific(language/terminology)
a.specialized or technical term
In der Informatik gibt es viele neue Begriffe.—There are many new terms in computer science.
3.understanding, awareness (usually in the negative: no concept, no idea)(understanding, usually negative)
a.lack of understanding or idea about something
Er hat keinen Begriff von Kunst.—He has no idea about art.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Begriff | die Begriffe |
| Genitive | des Begriffs | der Begriffe |
| Dative | dem Begriff | den Begriffen |
| Accusative | den Begriff | die Begriffe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Begriff" mean in English?
- "Begriff" means concept, term, or idea. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Begriff"?
- "Begriff" is pronounced /bəˈɡʁɪf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Begriff" der, die, or das?
- "Begriff" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Begriff"?
- The plural of "Begriff" is "Begriffe".
- What part of speech is "Begriff"?
- "Begriff" is a noun in German.
