NOUN

dasMisstrauen/mɪsˈtʁaʊ̯ən/distrust; mistrust; suspicion

Misstrauen is a German noun that means distrust, mistrust, or suspicion. It is pronounced /mɪsˈtʁaʊ̯ən/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.the feeling that you cannot trust someone or something(general)

a.tendency not to believe or rely on something or someone

Sein Misstrauen gegenüber Fremden ist groß.—His distrust of strangers is strong.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Misstrauen—
Genitivedes Misstrauens—
Dativedem Misstrauen—
Accusativedas Misstrauen—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Misstrauen" mean in English?
"Misstrauen" means distrust, mistrust, or suspicion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Misstrauen"?
"Misstrauen" is pronounced /mɪsˈtʁaʊ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Misstrauen" der, die, or das?
"Misstrauen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Misstrauen"?
"Misstrauen" is a noun in German.

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Make “Misstrauen” 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.