German Conversation · Level 23
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German word
Meinung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaɪ̯nʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounopinion
Example
Ich habe eine andere Meinung.
I hold a different opinion.
More examples
Meiner Meinung nach ist das Projekt zu teuer.
In my opinion, the project is too expensive.
Core concept
A person's considered stance on a question, which can differ from another person's stance.
Common phrases
meiner Meinung nach
in my opinion
meine Meinung äußern
express my opinion
seine Meinung ändern
change his opinion
Similar words
Ansicht: A way of viewing or understanding something.
Standpunkt: A position from which an issue is considered.
Überzeugung: A firmly held belief about something.
Auffassung: An understanding shaped by how events or information are interpreted.
Definition in German
Subjektive Ansicht oder Haltung zu einer Frage oder einer Situation
Word origin
The noun Meinung comes from German meinen, meaning to think or hold an opinion, and earlier German meinunge.
Usage tips
- The fixed phrase "meiner Meinung nach" uses the dative form meiner and means "in my opinion".