NOUN

derKonsens/kɔnˈzɛns/consensus; agreement

Konsens is a German noun that means consensus or agreement. It is pronounced /kɔnˈzɛns/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Konsense".

Definitions

1.widespread or unanimous agreement within a group(general agreement)

a.shared opinion or decision

Nach langer Diskussion wurde ein Konsens erreicht.—After a long discussion, a consensus was reached.

b.general harmony or unity of opinion

In vielen politischen Fragen gibt es keinen Konsens.—On many political issues, there is no consensus.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Konsensdie Konsense
Genitivedes Konsensesder Konsense
Dativedem Konsensden Konsensen
Accusativeden Konsensdie Konsense

Frequently asked questions

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

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Make “Konsens” 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.