Kapitulantentum
German
Etymology
Kapitulant (“one who capitulates”) + -tum
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌkapituˈlantənˌtuːm/
- Hyphenation: Ka‧pi‧tu‧lan‧ten‧tum
Usage notes
- There may be a slight distinction between Defätismus and Kapitulantentum inasmuch as the former is simply a paralyzing form of pessimism, whereas Kapitulantentum often implies that those accused of it have warmed to the idea of defeat and are given to illusions regarding its consequences.
Declension
Declension of Kapitulantentum [sg-only, neuter, strong]
| singular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | das | Kapitulantentum |
| genitive | eines | des | Kapitulantentums |
| dative | einem | dem | Kapitulantentum |
| accusative | ein | das | Kapitulantentum |
Further reading
- “Kapitulantentum” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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