der Selbstzweifel

B2

self-doubt

English meaning
self-doubt
Gender
der — masculine
Plural
die Selbstzweifel
Vocabulary package
Confidence & Self-Esteem

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Selbstzweifel in a sentence

Selbstzweifel begleiten viele Menschen im Berufsleben.

Self-doubt accompanies many people in their careers.

Declension of der Selbstzweifel

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Selbstzweifeldie Selbstzweifel
Accusativeden Selbstzweifeldie Selbstzweifel
Dativedem Selbstzweifelden Selbstzweifeln
Genitivedes Selbstzweifelsder Selbstzweifel

Word family

der Selbstzweifel is built from der Zweifel (doubt) and selbst (self; oneself). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about Selbstzweifel

Is it der, die or das Selbstzweifel?

It is der Selbstzweifel — Selbstzweifel is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Selbstzweifel.

What is the plural of Selbstzweifel?

The plural of der Selbstzweifel is die Selbstzweifel.

What is the genitive of Selbstzweifel?

The genitive singular is des Selbstzweifels. The dative plural is den Selbstzweifeln.

What does Selbstzweifel mean in English?

der Selbstzweifel means "self-doubt". For example: "Selbstzweifel begleiten viele Menschen im Berufsleben." — "Self-doubt accompanies many people in their careers."

What level is Selbstzweifel in German?

Selbstzweifel is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the confidence & self-esteem vocabulary.

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