NOUN

derFeind/faɪ̯nt/enemy; foe

Feind is a German noun that means enemy or foe. It is pronounced /faɪ̯nt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Feinde".

Definitions

1.a person who harbors enmity or is hostile to someone(person)

a.adversary or opponent, especially in war or conflict

Im Krieg wurden sie zu erbitterten Feinden.—They became bitter enemies in the war.

b.someone who is unfriendly or wishes harm

Er betrachtet ihn als seinen Feind.—He regards him as his enemy.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Feinddie Feinde
Genitivedes Feindsder Feinde
Dativedem Feindden Feinden
Accusativeden Feinddie Feinde

Frequently asked questions

What does "Feind" mean in English?
"Feind" means enemy or foe. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Feind"?
"Feind" is pronounced /faɪ̯nt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Feind" der, die, or das?
"Feind" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Feind"?
The plural of "Feind" is "Feinde".
What part of speech is "Feind"?
"Feind" is a noun in German.

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Make “Feind” 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.