Aufsicht/ˈaʊ̯fzɪçt/supervision; oversight; surveillance
Aufsicht is a German noun that means supervision, oversight, or surveillance. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fzɪçt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Aufsichten".
Definitions
1.supervision of people or activities; responsibility to ensure order or safety(responsibility)
a.control or monitoring of people, especially to prevent problems or accidents
Kinder dürfen das Schwimmbad nur unter Aufsicht eines Erwachsenen betreten.—Children may only enter the swimming pool under an adult's supervision.
2.the person or authority responsible for supervision; overseer(position/role)
a.person in charge of keeping order or ensuring rules are followed
Die Aufsicht hat uns gebeten, das Museum nicht zu berühren.—The supervisor asked us not to touch the exhibits in the museum.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Aufsicht | die Aufsichten |
| Genitive | der Aufsicht | der Aufsichten |
| Dative | der Aufsicht | den Aufsichten |
| Accusative | die Aufsicht | die Aufsichten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Aufsicht" mean in English?
- "Aufsicht" means supervision, oversight, or surveillance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Aufsicht"?
- "Aufsicht" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fzɪçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Aufsicht" der, die, or das?
- "Aufsicht" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Aufsicht"?
- The plural of "Aufsicht" is "Aufsichten".
- What part of speech is "Aufsicht"?
- "Aufsicht" is a noun in German.
