NOUN
dasErmessen/ɛɐ̯ˈmɛsn̩/discretion; judgment; estimation
Ermessen is a German noun that means discretion, judgment, or estimation. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈmɛsn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.the ability or freedom to make judgments or arrive at a decision based on one's own evaluation(assessment; decision-making)
a.freedom in making a decision based on personal judgment
Die Höhe der Strafe liegt im Ermessen des Gerichts.—The severity of the penalty is at the discretion of the court.
b.judgment or perception of something
Nach meinem Ermessen ist diese Lösung am besten.—In my estimation, this solution is the best.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Ermessen | — |
| Genitive | des Ermessens | — |
| Dative | dem Ermessen | — |
| Accusative | das Ermessen | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ermessen" mean in English?
- "Ermessen" means discretion, judgment, or estimation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ermessen"?
- "Ermessen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈmɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ermessen" der, die, or das?
- "Ermessen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Ermessen"?
- "Ermessen" is a noun in German.
