Vorurteil

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Etymology

vor- +‎ Urteil

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfoːɐ̯ʔʊʁˌtaɪ̯l/
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Noun

Vorurteil n (strong, genitive Vorurteiles or Vorurteils, plural Vorurteile)

  1. prejudice
    Ich ärgere mich oft über Vorurteile. Darum warne ich meine Geschäftspartner vor voreiligen Meinungen.
    I am annoyed by prejudices. That's why I warn my business partner against forming hasty opinions.
    ein weit verbreitetes Vorurteil.
    a widespread prejudice.
  2. stereotype
    Vorurteile über Engländer.
    Stereotypes about Englishmen.

Declension

Further reading

  • Vorurteil” in Duden online
  • Vorurteil” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache