NOUN

derWiderspruch/ˈviːdɐˌʃpʁʊx/contradiction; objection; disagreement

Widerspruch is a German noun that means contradiction, objection, or disagreement. It is pronounced /ˈviːdɐˌʃpʁʊx/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Widersprüche".

Definitions

1.a situation where two or more statements, ideas, or actions are inconsistent or incompatible(logic, general)

a.contradictory statement or circumstance

In seiner Aussage gab es mehrere Widersprüche.—There were several contradictions in his statement.

2.an official objection or protest against a decision or action(formal, law/administration)

a.formal objection in legal context

Sie legte Widerspruch gegen den Bescheid ein.—She filed an objection against the decision.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Widerspruchdie Widersprüche
Genitivedes Widerspruchesder Widersprüche
Dativedem Widerspruchden Widersprüchen
Accusativeden Widerspruchdie Widersprüche

Frequently asked questions

What does "Widerspruch" mean in English?
"Widerspruch" means contradiction, objection, or disagreement. 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.

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