NOUN

derEinwand/ˈaɪ̯nˌvant/objection; argument against; counterargument

Einwand is a German noun that means objection, argument against, or counterargument. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌvant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Einwände".

Definitions

1.statement expressing disagreement or reasons against something(discussion, argumentation)

a.expression of opposition or reservation in a debate

Haben Sie Einwände gegen diesen Vorschlag?—Do you have any objections to this proposal?

b.legal or formal objection

Der Anwalt erhob im Prozess mehrere Einwände.—The lawyer raised several objections during the trial.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Einwanddie Einwände
Genitivedes Einwandsder Einwände
Dativedem Einwandden Einwänden
Accusativeden Einwanddie Einwände

Frequently asked questions

What does "Einwand" mean in English?
"Einwand" means objection, argument against, or counterargument. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Einwand"?
"Einwand" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌvant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Einwand" der, die, or das?
"Einwand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Einwand"?
The plural of "Einwand" is "Einwände".
What part of speech is "Einwand"?
"Einwand" is a noun in German.

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Make “Einwand” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.