NOUN
dasPathos/ˈpaːtɔs/pathos; emotional impact; dramatics
Pathos is a German noun that means pathos, emotional impact, or dramatics. It is pronounced /ˈpaːtɔs/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.powerful emotional expression or effect; elevated feelings(literature, rhetoric)
a.evocative, impressive emotional language or style
In seiner Rede verwendete der Politiker viel Pathos.—In his speech, the politician used a lot of pathos.
2.pathetically exaggerated emotionality or dramatics(general, often critical)
a.emotion that seems excessive or insincere
Der Film war voller Pathos und Übertreibungen.—The film was full of pathos and exaggerations.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Pathos | — |
| Genitive | des Pathos | — |
| Dative | dem Pathos | — |
| Accusative | das Pathos | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Pathos" mean in English?
- "Pathos" means pathos, emotional impact, or dramatics. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Pathos"?
- "Pathos" is pronounced /ˈpaːtɔs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Pathos" der, die, or das?
- "Pathos" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Pathos"?
- "Pathos" is a noun in German.
