English–German

“philosopher” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/filoˈzoːf/

Example

Die Philosophen diskutieren oft im Cafe.

The philosophers often discuss in the café.

Illustration for Philosoph (philosopher)

How to say “philosopher” in German

“Philosopher” in German is Philosoph.

A person at a table turns a difficult question over, weighing competing answers and the reasons behind them.

Full entry for Philosoph: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Philosoph

Viele Studierende sehen ihn als Philosoph.

Many students see him as a philosopher.

Tips for using Philosoph

  • Philosoph is a masculine weak noun: the plural is Philosophen, and accusative and dative singular use den or dem Philosophen.

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