NOUN
derWiderspruch/ˈviːdɐˌʃpʁʊx/contradiction; objection; dissent
Widerspruch is a German noun that means contradiction, objection, or dissent. It is pronounced /ˈviːdɐˌʃpʁʊx/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Widersprüche".
Definitions
1.contradiction, the state when statements or situations do not agree with each other(logic, everyday use)
a.mutually exclusive or opposing statements or situations
Seine Aussagen stehen im Widerspruch zueinander.—His statements contradict each other.
2.official objection or protest against a decision or statement(law, formal settings)
a.formal objection, especially in legal or administrative procedures
Sie legte Widerspruch gegen den Bescheid ein.—She filed an objection to the decision.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Widerspruch | die Widersprüche |
| Genitive | des Widerspruches | der Widersprüche |
| Dative | dem Widerspruch | den Widersprüchen |
| Accusative | den Widerspruch | die Widersprüche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Widerspruch" mean in English?
- "Widerspruch" means contradiction, objection, or dissent. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Widerspruch"?
- "Widerspruch" is pronounced /ˈviːdɐˌʃpʁʊx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Widerspruch" der, die, or das?
- "Widerspruch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Widerspruch"?
- The plural of "Widerspruch" is "Widersprüche".
- What part of speech is "Widerspruch"?
- "Widerspruch" is a noun in German.
