die Verzweiflung

Plural: die Verzweiflungen
Based on: verzweifeln (an)
Noun
1.

the despair

Opposite: Hoffnung
Examples
  • Deutsch treibt mich an den Rand der Verzweiflung.
  • German brings me to the verge of despair.
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The meaning of “der Zweifel”

A fun look at "Zweifel" and what the number two has to do with "doubt". Also, we'll learn about how to properly doubt something and how to despair in German :)

Vocab: zweifel, zweifeln, zweifellos, bezweifeln, anzweifeln, verzweifeln

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How many meanings does the German word 'Verzweiflung' have?

Verzweiflung has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the despair.

What is the gender of 'Verzweiflung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Verzweiflung'?

die Verzweiflungen

What is 'Verzweiflung' related to?

The word 'Verzweiflung' is related to verzweifeln (an).

Where can I learn more about 'Verzweiflung'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Verzweiflung':

The meaning of “der Zweifel”
A fun look at "Zweifel" and what the number two has to do with "doubt". Also, we'll learn about how to properly doubt something and how to despair in German :)
Vocab: zweifel, zweifeln, zweifellos, bezweifeln, anzweifeln, verzweifeln
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