NOUN

dieEnttäuschung/ɛntˈtɔɪ̯ʃʊŋ/disappointment

Enttäuschung is a German noun that means disappointment. It is pronounced /ɛntˈtɔɪ̯ʃʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Enttäuschungen".

Definitions

1.the feeling of being disappointed(emotion)

a.feeling when something does not meet expectations

Die Enttäuschung war ihm deutlich anzusehen.—The disappointment was clearly visible on his face.

2.something that causes disappointment(event)

a.person or thing that disappoints

Der Film war eine große Enttäuschung.—The movie was a big disappointment.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Enttäuschungdie Enttäuschungen
Genitiveder Enttäuschungder Enttäuschungen
Dativeder Enttäuschungden Enttäuschungen
Accusativedie Enttäuschungdie Enttäuschungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Enttäuschung" mean in English?
"Enttäuschung" means disappointment. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Enttäuschung"?
"Enttäuschung" is pronounced /ɛntˈtɔɪ̯ʃʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Enttäuschung" der, die, or das?
"Enttäuschung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Enttäuschung"?
The plural of "Enttäuschung" is "Enttäuschungen".
What part of speech is "Enttäuschung"?
"Enttäuschung" is a noun in German.

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Make “Enttäuschung” 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.