NOUN

derVorbehalt/ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌhalt/reservation; objection; doubt

Vorbehalt is a German noun that means reservation, objection, or doubt. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌhalt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Vorbehalte".

Definitions

1.a reason for being cautious, unwilling, or doubtful about something; reservation or objection(concerns or objections)

a.doubt or reservation about a suggestion, action, or plan

Sie hatte starke Vorbehalte gegen das neue Verfahren.—She had serious reservations about the new procedure.

b.legal or formal reservation (limiting or qualifying a statement or decision)

Der Vertrag wurde mit einigen Vorbehalten unterzeichnet.—The contract was signed with some reservations.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Vorbehaltdie Vorbehalte
Genitivedes Vorbehaltsder Vorbehalte
Dativedem Vorbehaltden Vorbehalten
Accusativeden Vorbehaltdie Vorbehalte

Frequently asked questions

What does "Vorbehalt" mean in English?
"Vorbehalt" means reservation, objection, or doubt. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Vorbehalt"?
"Vorbehalt" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌhalt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Vorbehalt" der, die, or das?
"Vorbehalt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Vorbehalt"?
The plural of "Vorbehalt" is "Vorbehalte".
What part of speech is "Vorbehalt"?
"Vorbehalt" is a noun in German.

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Make “Vorbehalt” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.