NOUN
dieMaxime/maˈksiːmə/maxim; guiding principle
Maxime is a German noun that means maxim or guiding principle. It is pronounced /maˈksiːmə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Maximen".
Definitions
1.fundamental principle or rule of conduct; guiding principle(ethics; philosophy)
a.core principle or basic rule that guides actions or beliefs
Ihre Maxime lautet: Ehrlichkeit währt am längsten.—Her maxim is: honesty is the best policy.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Maxime | die Maximen |
| Genitive | der Maxime | der Maximen |
| Dative | der Maxime | den Maximen |
| Accusative | die Maxime | die Maximen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Maxime" mean in English?
- "Maxime" means maxim or guiding principle. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Maxime"?
- "Maxime" is pronounced /maˈksiːmə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Maxime" der, die, or das?
- "Maxime" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Maxime"?
- The plural of "Maxime" is "Maximen".
- What part of speech is "Maxime"?
- "Maxime" is a noun in German.
