NOUN

diePrädestination/pʁɛdɛstinaˈt͡si̯oːn/predestination; divine predestination

Prädestination is a German noun that means predestination or divine predestination. It is pronounced /pʁɛdɛstinaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.doctrine that everything, especially salvation, is preordained by God(theology)

a.belief that a person's fate is predetermined by divine will

Die Prädestination ist ein zentrales Thema in der reformierten Theologie.—Predestination is a central topic in Reformed theology.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Prädestination—
Genitiveder Prädestination—
Dativeder Prädestination—
Accusativedie Prädestination—

Frequently asked questions

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

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