dieZurückhaltung/t͡suˈʁʏkˌhaltʊŋ/reserve; restraint; reticence
Zurückhaltung is a German noun that means reserve, restraint, or reticence. It is pronounced /t͡suˈʁʏkˌhaltʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the quality of being reserved or holding back one's feelings or actions(personality/behavior)
a.tendency not to show feelings or express opinions openly
Er zeigte große Zurückhaltung bei der Besprechung.—He showed great restraint during the meeting.
b.carefulness in acting or deciding; restraint in actions
In dieser Situation ist Zurückhaltung angebracht.—In this situation, restraint is appropriate.
2.reluctance to speak openly or share information; reticence(social/communication)
a.a reserved attitude in conversation; reluctance to participate
Ihre Zurückhaltung im Unterricht fällt auf.—Her reticence in class is noticeable.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Zurückhaltung | — |
| Genitive | der Zurückhaltung | — |
| Dative | der Zurückhaltung | — |
| Accusative | die Zurückhaltung | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zurückhaltung" mean in English?
- "Zurückhaltung" means reserve, restraint, or reticence. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zurückhaltung"?
- "Zurückhaltung" is pronounced /t͡suˈʁʏkˌhaltʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zurückhaltung" der, die, or das?
- "Zurückhaltung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Zurückhaltung"?
- "Zurückhaltung" is a noun in German.
