Insolenz

dieNoun

insolence, impudence

English translations

  1. 01

    insolence, impudence, audacity

  2. 02

    insolence

  3. 03

    impudence

  4. 04

    audacity

Word details

German meaning
Unverschämtheit, Frechheit; respektloses oder anmaßendes Verhalten.
English meaning
Insolence
Synonym
Unverschämtheit, Frechheit
German example
Seine Insolenz war unerträglich.
English example
His insolence was unbearable.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Insolenz
Plural Form
die Insolenzen

Example sentences with “Insolenz”

  1. Er wurde für seine Insolenz bestraft. (He was punished for his insolence.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Insolenz' formal?

Yes, it is a formal, high-register term. In everyday speech, one would use 'Unverschämtheit'. It is feminine (die).