neutral
Translation
neutral, impartial, unbiased
Examples
Er vertritt einen neutralen Standpunkt.
He represents a neutral point of view.
Die Schweiz ist ein neutrales Land.
Switzerland is a neutral country.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) a neutral (noun) Switzerland is a neutral country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unparteiisch (impartial), objektiv (objective); Antonyms: parteiisch (biased), voreingenommen (prejudiced)
Etymology
From Latin 'neutralis' (of neither gender), from 'ne-' (not) + 'uter' (either of two).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'neutral' gear in a car – it's not engaged to move forward or backward, it's in the middle.