NOUN

dieUnterhaltung/ʊntɐˈhaltʊŋ/entertainment; conversation; amusement

Unterhaltung is a German noun that means entertainment, conversation, or amusement. It is pronounced /ʊntɐˈhaltʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Unterhaltungen".

Definitions

1.the activity of entertaining or being entertained, especially as amusement or enjoyment(leisure, culture)

a.fun activities or media that amuse people

Im Urlaub suche ich immer nach guter Unterhaltung.—On vacation, I always look for good entertainment.

2.a conversation or talk between people(communication, interaction)

a.an exchange of words on a topic

Sie hatten eine nette Unterhaltung beim Abendessen.—They had a nice conversation at dinner.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Unterhaltungdie Unterhaltungen
Genitiveder Unterhaltungder Unterhaltungen
Dativeder Unterhaltungden Unterhaltungen
Accusativedie Unterhaltungdie Unterhaltungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Unterhaltung" mean in English?
"Unterhaltung" means entertainment, conversation, or amusement. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Unterhaltung"?
"Unterhaltung" is pronounced /ʊntɐˈhaltʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Unterhaltung" der, die, or das?
"Unterhaltung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Unterhaltung"?
The plural of "Unterhaltung" is "Unterhaltungen".
What part of speech is "Unterhaltung"?
"Unterhaltung" is a noun in German.

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