NOUN

derNihilismus/ˌnihiˈlɪsmʊs/nihilism

Nihilismus is a German noun that means nihilism. It is pronounced /ˌnihiˈlɪsmʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.the belief that life has no inherent meaning or value(philosophy, world view)

a.philosophical position that rejects all religious and moral principles, often claiming that life is meaningless

Der Nihilismus lehnt traditionelle Werte und Überzeugungen ab.—Nihilism rejects traditional values and beliefs.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Nihilismus—
Genitivedes Nihilismus—
Dativedem Nihilismus—
Accusativeden Nihilismus—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Nihilismus" mean in English?
"Nihilismus" means nihilism. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Nihilismus"?
"Nihilismus" is pronounced /ˌnihiˈlɪsmʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Nihilismus" der, die, or das?
"Nihilismus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Nihilismus"?
"Nihilismus" is a noun in German.

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