Noun
die Willkür
Pronunciation: /ˈvɪlkyːɐ̯/
arbitrariness
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Meanings
Noun
- arbitrariness
- arbitrary rule, despotism
Example sentence
Die Regeln müssen für alle gelten, sonst herrscht reine Willkür.
The rules have to apply to everyone, otherwise pure arbitrariness takes over.
Word forms
singular
die Willkür
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Willkür
Accusativedie Willkür
Dativeder Willkür
Genitiveder Willkür
Willkür has no common plural.
Usage
- staatliche Willkür — Arbitrary action by state authorities.
- Willkür / Zufall — A decision without consistent justification versus chance.
Klare Regeln sollen Willkür bei der Auswahl verhindern.
Clear rules are intended to prevent arbitrariness in the selection.