NOUN
dasVerhältnis/fɛɐ̯ˈhɛltnɪs/circumstances; conditions; relationship
Verhältnis is a German noun that means circumstances, conditions, or relationship. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈhɛltnɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Verhältnisse".
Definitions
1.circumstances or conditions in which someone lives or something happens(life, social, or situational)
a.overall circumstances, especially living, social, or economic conditions
Unter solchen Verhältnissen ist es schwer, zu arbeiten.—It is hard to work under such circumstances.
2.connection or relationship between people or things(relationship between people or things)
a.personal or professional relationship
Sie haben ein gutes Verhältnis zu ihren Nachbarn.—They have a good relationship with their neighbors.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Verhältnis | die Verhältnisse |
| Genitive | des Verhältnisses | der Verhältnisse |
| Dative | dem Verhältnis | den Verhältnissen |
| Accusative | das Verhältnis | die Verhältnisse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verhältnis" mean in English?
- "Verhältnis" means circumstances, conditions, or relationship. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verhältnis"?
- "Verhältnis" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈhɛltnɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verhältnis" der, die, or das?
- "Verhältnis" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Verhältnis"?
- The plural of "Verhältnis" is "Verhältnisse".
- What part of speech is "Verhältnis"?
- "Verhältnis" is a noun in German.
