NOUN
dieSünde/ˈzʏndə/sin; transgression; wrongdoing
Sünde is a German noun that means sin, transgression, or wrongdoing. It is pronounced /ˈzʏndə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Sünden".
Definitions
1.violation of divine or moral law(religion, ethics)
a.an act seen as morally wrong or against religious commandments
Lügen gilt in vielen Religionen als Sünde.—Lying is considered a sin in many religions.
2.something regarded as morally questionable or harmful(colloquial)
a.an action which is considered bad or unhealthy, often said lightly
Schokolade am Abend ist meine kleine Sünde.—Chocolate in the evening is my little sin.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Sünde | die Sünden |
| Genitive | der Sünde | der Sünden |
| Dative | der Sünde | den Sünden |
| Accusative | die Sünde | die Sünden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sünde" mean in English?
- "Sünde" means sin, transgression, or wrongdoing. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sünde"?
- "Sünde" is pronounced /ˈzʏndə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sünde" der, die, or das?
- "Sünde" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Sünde"?
- The plural of "Sünde" is "Sünden".
- What part of speech is "Sünde"?
- "Sünde" is a noun in German.
