NOUN
Abteilung/ˈaptaɪ̯lʊŋ/department; division; section
Abteilung is a German noun that means department, division, or section. It is pronounced /ˈaptaɪ̯lʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Abteilungen".
Definitions
1.a discrete unit, area, or department within a larger organization or company(organization, business, administration)
a.organizational unit in a company or institution
Ich arbeite in der Marketingabteilung unseres Unternehmens.—I work in the marketing department of our company.
2.division or unit within a military formation(military)
a.grouping of soldiers within the military with a specific role or function
Die Abteilung wurde zu einer neuen Mission entsandt.—The division was sent on a new mission.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Abteilung | die Abteilungen |
| Genitive | der Abteilung | der Abteilungen |
| Dative | der Abteilung | den Abteilungen |
| Accusative | die Abteilung | die Abteilungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abteilung" mean in English?
- "Abteilung" means department, division, or section. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abteilung"?
- "Abteilung" is pronounced /ˈaptaɪ̯lʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abteilung" der, die, or das?
- "Abteilung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Abteilung"?
- The plural of "Abteilung" is "Abteilungen".
- What part of speech is "Abteilung"?
- "Abteilung" is a noun in German.
