neutrality
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neutrality
The stance of a state not taking part in a war or conflict between other states and not supporting any of the parties.
Die Schweiz ist bekannt für ihre politische Neutralität.
Switzerland is known for its political neutrality.
neutrality
An impartial and objective attitude in which one does not favor either side in a dispute or assessment.
Als Schiedsrichter muss er absolute Neutralität wahren.
As a referee, he must maintain absolute neutrality.
neutrality
In chemistry, the state of a solution that is neither acidic nor basic (a pH value of 7).
Reines Wasser zeichnet sich durch seine chemische Neutralität aus.
Pure water is characterized by its chemical neutrality.
The ending '-ität' is used to form abstract nouns from adjectives. The base for 'Neutralität' (neutrality) is the adjective 'neutral' (neutral). Other examples are 'flexibel' → 'Flexibilität' (flexibility) or 'aktiv' → 'Aktivität' (activity).
Für diesen Job ist ein hohes Maß an Flexibilität erforderlich.
A high degree of flexibility is required for this job.
Regardless of the exact meaning, 'Neutralität' (neutrality) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'Neutralität wahren' (to maintain neutrality), 'Neutralität bewahren' (to preserve neutrality), or 'seine Neutralität aufgeben' (to give up one's neutrality).
Auch in hitzigen Diskussionen ist es wichtig, seine Neutralität zu wahren.
Even in heated discussions, it is important to maintain one's neutrality.
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. If it is about states and conflicts, the political meaning is meant. In connection with people and judgments, it is about impartiality. Terms like 'pH-Wert' (pH value) point to the chemical meaning.
Der Journalist betonte die Neutralität seiner Berichterstattung.
The journalist emphasized the neutrality of his reporting.
In the political meaning, the type of neutrality is often described more precisely. Common combinations are 'politische Neutralität' (political neutrality), 'militärische Neutralität' (military neutrality), or 'bewaffnete Neutralität' (armed neutrality).
Die militärische Neutralität des Landes ist in der Verfassung verankert.
The country's military neutrality is anchored in the constitution.
objectivity
Neutralität means not favoring either side in a dispute. Objektivität means judging a person or situation independently of your own feelings, opinions, and interests. Anyone positioned between parties needs neutrality; objectivity is crucial for a factual assessment.
Im Streit zeigt die Vorsitzende Neutralität und unterstützt keine der beiden Seiten.
During the dispute, the chairwoman remains neutral and supports neither side.
Bei der Bewertung zeigt die Vorsitzende Objektivität und prüft nur die vorliegenden Fakten.
In the assessment, the chairwoman is objective and examines only the available facts.
