der Widerspruch
B1contradiction
- English meaning
- contradiction
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Widersprüche
- CEFR level
- B1 — Intermediate
- Vocabulary package
- Agreeing & Disagreeing
- Dictionary
- German words with W
Widerspruch in a sentence
In seinen Worten liegt ein Widerspruch.
There is a contradiction in his words.
Declension of der Widerspruch
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Widerspruch | die Widersprüche |
| Accusative | den Widerspruch | die Widersprüche |
| Dative | dem Widerspruch | den Widersprüchen |
| Genitive | des Widerspruchs | der Widersprüche |
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.
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Questions about Widerspruch
Is it der, die or das Widerspruch?
It is der Widerspruch — Widerspruch is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Widersprüche.
What is the plural of Widerspruch?
The plural of der Widerspruch is die Widersprüche.
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: "In seinen Worten liegt ein Widerspruch." — "There is a contradiction in his words."
What level is Widerspruch in German?
Widerspruch is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the agreeing & disagreeing vocabulary.
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