German Conversation · Level 54
72 words
German word
subjektiv
Pronunciation
IPA/zʊpjɛkˈtiːf/
Meaning
- adjectivesubjective
Example
Das ist eine subjektive Meinung.
That is a subjective opinion.
More examples
Die Kritik wurde als subjektive Bewertung verstanden.
The criticism was interpreted as a subjective evaluation.
Core concept
A pair of glasses tinted by one person's experiences, making the same situation appear different to another observer.
Common phrases
eine subjektive Bewertung
a subjective evaluation
als subjektiv gelten
be regarded as subjective
Similar words
persönlich: Based on personal experiences, feelings, or opinions.
objektiv: Based on facts and evidence, without personal feelings or bias.
voreingenommen: Influenced by preconceptions or bias, leading to a one-sided judgment.
emotional: Driven by strong feelings rather than reason.
Definition in German
subjektiv bezeichnet etwas, das aus der persönlichen Sicht einer Person kommt und nicht unbedingt allgemein gültig ist
Word origin
German subjektiv comes from Latin subjectivus, a term formed from subjectum for something connected with a subject or individual standpoint.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, subjektiv is lowercase and takes an ending before a noun, as in eine subjektive Meinung.