die Meinung
Translation
opinion, view, belief
Examples
Das ist nur meine Meinung.
That is just my opinion.
Er hat eine starke Meinung dazu.
He has a strong opinion about it.
Meiner Meinung nach ist das eine gute Idee.
In my opinion, that is a good idea.
Grammar Patterns
to have an opinion ((on sth.)) (eine Meinung ((zu+3)) haben) I have a different opinion on that.
to give one's opinion (seine Meinung sagen) Tell me your honest opinion.
in my opinion (meiner Meinung nach) In my opinion, the film is very good.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ansicht (view), Auffassung (view); Antonym: Tatsache (fact)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'meinen' (to think, to mean).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the verb 'meinen' (to mean). Your 'Meinung' is what you 'mean' to say. It also sounds a bit like 'my opinion'.