NOUN
Amtszeit/ˈamt͡sˌt͡saɪ̯t/term of office; tenure; period in office
Amtszeit is a German noun that means term of office, tenure, or period in office. It is pronounced /ˈamt͡sˌt͡saɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Amtszeiten".
Definitions
1.the fixed period during which someone holds an official position or office(politics, administration)
a.period of holding a public or official position
Die Amtszeit des Präsidenten beträgt vier Jahre.—The president’s term of office is four years.
b.period of tenure for organizational leadership
Während ihrer Amtszeit als Geschäftsführerin hat sie viele Veränderungen initiiert.—During her tenure as managing director, she initiated many changes.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Amtszeit | die Amtszeiten |
| Genitive | der Amtszeit | der Amtszeiten |
| Dative | der Amtszeit | den Amtszeiten |
| Accusative | die Amtszeit | die Amtszeiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Amtszeit" mean in English?
- "Amtszeit" means term of office, tenure, or period in office. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Amtszeit"?
- "Amtszeit" is pronounced /ˈamt͡sˌt͡saɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Amtszeit" der, die, or das?
- "Amtszeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Amtszeit"?
- The plural of "Amtszeit" is "Amtszeiten".
- What part of speech is "Amtszeit"?
- "Amtszeit" is a noun in German.
