deine Meinung
/ˈdaɪ̯nə ˈmaɪ̯nʊŋ/word by word
In German, "your opinion" is translated as deine Meinung.
The phrase refers to a person's individual belief or view about a particular matter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive pronoun deine (your) and the noun Meinung (opinion/view).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing a group of people informally, use eure Meinung instead of deine Meinung. To express your own opinion formally, you can use phrases such as Ich bin der Meinung, dass… (I am of the opinion that…), Meiner Ansicht nach… (In my opinion…), or Es scheint mir, dass… (It seems to me that…). Another way to express an opinion is Ich bin absolut überzeugt, dass… (I am absolutely convinced that…).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdaɪ̯nə ˈmaɪ̯nʊŋ/
Did you know?
- The noun Meinung shares the same root as the English word 'meaning', as both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to think' or 'to remember'.
- Using deine Meinung with a stranger or a superior is considered a significant social breach, as the formal Ihre Meinung is strictly required in professional settings.
- In German, the phrase Meiner Meinung nach is grammatically unique because it forces the verb to come immediately after the phrase, unlike in English where the subject usually follows 'In my opinion'.
Examples in context
- Ist das deine Meinung?Is this your opinion?This sentence is useful for asking if a statement matches deine Meinung.Tatoeba #3105615 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1182607 by paula_guisard
- Deine Meinung ist absurd.Your opinion is absurd.This sentence is useful for describing how someone's deine Meinung might be perceived.Tatoeba #3296328 by al_ex_an_der, translation #12855381 by rul
- Ich will deine Meinung hören.I want to know your opinion.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to hear someone's deine Meinung.Tatoeba #7347123 by Yorwba, translation #961161 by Adou_Fr
- Ich bin deiner Meinung. Allerdings gibt es auch andere Perspektiven.I agree with you. However, there are also other perspectives.
- Ich verstehe deine Meinung, aber…I understand your opinion, but…
- Was halten Sie von diesem Vorschlag?What do you think of this proposal?
- Ich bin der Meinung, dass dieser Vorschlag sehr vielversprechend ist, da er innovative Lösungen bietet.I am of the opinion that this proposal is very promising as it offers innovative solutions.
- Wie findest du den neuen Film?What do you think of the new movie?
- Ich finde den neuen Film sehr unterhaltsam. Für mich ist er eine wirklich gelungene Komödie.I find the new movie very entertaining. For me, it is a really successful comedy.
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Example conversation
Julia and Julian are discussing a movie they just watched.
- JuliaWas ist deine Meinung zu dem Film?What is your opinion on the movie?
- JulianIch fand ihn ein bisschen langweilig.I found it a bit boring.
- JuliaEcht? Ich fand ihn sehr spannend.Really? I found it very exciting.
- JulianDas ist eben deine Meinung, Julia.That is just your opinion, Julia.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (deine, Meinung) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Meinung, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
