die Vorurteile
Translation
prejudices, biases
Examples
Wir müssen unsere Vorurteile überwinden.
We must overcome our prejudices.
Er hat viele Vorurteile gegen Fremde.
He has many prejudices against foreigners.
Grammar Patterns
to have prejudices ((against sb./sth.)) Man sollte keine Vorurteile haben.
to break down prejudices ((sth.)) Wir müssen Vorurteile abbauen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Voreingenommenheit, Klischee; Antonyms: Objektivität, Unvoreingenommenheit
Etymology
Composed of 'Vor-' (before) and 'Urteil' (judgment), literally meaning a 'before-judgment' or 'pre-judgment'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'pre-judgment'. 'Vor' means 'before' or 'pre-', and 'Urteil' is a 'judgment'. This structure directly translates to the English concept.