German Conversation · Level 17
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German word
neutral
Pronunciation
IPA/nɔɪ̯ˈtʁaːl/
Meaning
- adjectiveneutral
Example
Das ist ein neutrales Ergebnis.
That is a neutral result.
More examples
Der Reporter berichtete neutral über das Ereignis.
The reporter reported neutrally on the event.
Core concept
A neutral point lies in the middle of a dispute without joining either camp, while a neutral grammatical noun belongs to neither masculine nor feminine gender.
Common phrases
neutral beurteilen
assess neutrally
neutral sein
be neutral
neutral auftreten
act neutrally
Similar words
unparteiisch: Treating all sides fairly without favoring one.
objektiv: Based on facts and evidence rather than personal feelings or preferences.
gleichgültig: Showing no interest or concern and avoiding involvement.
Definition in German
nicht parteiisch; weder für noch gegen eine Seite.
Word origin
The German adjective neutral derives from Latin neutralis, which developed from neuter meaning 'neither of two' and referred to a position outside both sides.
Usage tips
- Neutral describes nonalignment, whereas unparteiisch more specifically emphasizes impartial judgment or treatment.
Other meanings
- nonpartisanadjective
- neuteradjective
Opposites
- parteiischpartisanadjective
- einseitigone-sidedadjective
Related words
- Neutralitätneutralitynoun
- neutralisierendneutralizingadjective
- neutralisierenneutralizeverb