Noth

dieNoun

distress; need; emergency (archaic spelling of 'Not')

English translations

  1. 01

    north

Word details

German meaning
Noth ist eine veraltete Schreibweise von Not, was eine schwierige oder unangenehme Situation bedeutet, in der Hilfe benötigt wird.
English meaning
Noth is an outdated spelling of Not, which means a difficult or unpleasant situation in which help is needed.
Synonym
Bedrängnis, Notlage
German example
In der größten Noth fand sie Trost im Glauben.
English example
In the greatest need, she found comfort in faith.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Noth
Plural Form
die Nöthe

Example sentences with “Noth”

  1. In der Noth erkennt man seine Freunde. (In times of need, you recognize your friends.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Noth' still used today?

No, 'Noth' is an archaic spelling. Modern German uses 'Not'. It is a feminine noun (die).