NOUN
dieMinderheit/ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/minority; minorities
Minderheit is a German noun that means minority or minorities. It is pronounced /ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Minderheiten".
Definitions
1.a group in a society that is numerically smaller and often has less power than the majority(soziologie/politik)
a.a social, ethnic, or religious group forming less than half the population
In vielen Ländern kämpfen Minderheiten für gleiche Rechte.—In many countries, minorities fight for equal rights.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Minderheit | die Minderheiten |
| Genitive | der Minderheit | der Minderheiten |
| Dative | der Minderheit | den Minderheiten |
| Accusative | die Minderheit | die Minderheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Minderheit" mean in English?
- "Minderheit" means minority or minorities. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Minderheit"?
- "Minderheit" is pronounced /ˈmɪndɐhaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Minderheit" der, die, or das?
- "Minderheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Minderheit"?
- The plural of "Minderheit" is "Minderheiten".
- What part of speech is "Minderheit"?
- "Minderheit" is a noun in German.
