der Widerspruch
C1contradiction
- English meaning
- contradiction
- Gender
- der — masculine
- CEFR level
- German C1 vocabulary list
- Dictionary
- German words with W
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Widerspruch in a sentence
Sein Verhalten steht im Widerspruch zu seinen Worten.
Declension of der Widerspruch
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Widerspruch | — |
| Accusative | den Widerspruch | — |
| Dative | dem Widerspruch | den Widersprüchen |
| Genitive | des Widerspruchs | — |
Word family
der Widerspruch is built from wider (against (not really used)). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Words that go with Widerspruch
Questions about Widerspruch
Is it der, die or das Widerspruch?
It is der Widerspruch — Widerspruch is masculine.
What is the genitive of Widerspruch?
The genitive singular is des Widerspruchs. The dative plural is den Widersprüchen.
What does Widerspruch mean in English?
der Widerspruch means "contradiction". For example: "Sein Verhalten steht im Widerspruch zu seinen Worten."
What level is Widerspruch in German?
Widerspruch is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.
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