“Meiner Meinung nach...”
In my opinion...
OpinionsFormalB1
Literal Translation
Word for word: “My opinion after...”
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪ̯nɐ ˈmaɪ̯nʊŋ naːx/
When to Use This Phrase
This formal expression is valued in German discourse, especially in academic and professional settings where structured argumentation is expected.
Example Sentences
Meiner Meinung nach sollten wir das ändern.
In my opinion, we should change that.
Meiner Meinung nach ist das nicht richtig.
In my opinion, that's not correct.
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