German word

einhellig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌhɛlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunanimous

Example

Der Vorschlag erhielt einhellige Zustimmung.

The proposal received unanimous approval.

Illustration for einhellig (unanimous)

More examples

Bei der Debatte herrschte keine einhellige Zustimmung.

There was no unanimous support during the debate.

Core concept

A whole group sends out one clear voice instead of separate opinions.

Common phrases

  • einhellige Zustimmung

    unanimous support

  • einhellige Ablehnung

    unanimous rejection

Similar words

einstimmig: Approved by every voter, with not a single vote against it.
einmütig: Sharing the same view or intention and agreeing wholeheartedly.
geschlossen: Acting as a united group with one common position.

Definition in German

Von allen Beteiligten geteilt; alle sind einer Meinung.

Word origin

Einhellig goes back to Old High German einhellīg, formed from ein ('one') and hell ('clear, distinct'), expressing agreement as one clear voice.

Usage tips

  • Einhellig is common in formal or written phrases such as 'einhellige Zustimmung', while everyday speech often uses 'alle waren dafür'.

Other meanings

  • unitedadjective
  • unanimouslyadverb

Opposites

  • uneinigdividedadjective

Related words

  • Einhelligkeitunanimitynoun

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