Translation of German word "Meinung" to English
dieMeinung
/maɪ̯nʊŋ/
Meaning
NounA belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.
How to use
The feminine noun Meinung ('opinion / view') is derived from meinen (to think/mean) and declines regularly (plural Meinungen). The idiom meiner Meinung nach means 'in my opinion' (using dative).
🇬🇧 English
opinion
Example
Meine Meinung ist, dass es wichtig ist.
In my opinion, it is important.
Ich teile nicht deine Meinung.
I don't share your opinion.
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Common phrases
- meiner Meinung nach— in my opinion (idiomatic parenthetical phrase)
- Meinung ändern— to change one's opinion / mind
- Meinungsverschiedenheit— difference of opinion / disagreement (related)
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The German word "die Meinung" is defined as: "A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing."
What does the German word "die Meinung" mean?▼
The German word "die Meinung" means "opinion" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Meine Meinung ist, dass es wichtig ist." (which translates as "In my opinion, it is important.").
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