NOUN
Autorität/aʊ̯toʁiˈtɛːt/authority; power; influence
Autorität is a German noun that means authority, power, or influence. It is pronounced /aʊ̯toʁiˈtɛːt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Autoritäten".
Definitions
1.the power or right to give orders or make decisions(social position)
a.power to command or control
Die Lehrerin hatte in der Klasse eine große Autorität.—The teacher had great authority in the class.
2.a person who is regarded as an expert or in charge(person)
a.respected expert
Er gilt als Autorität auf dem Gebiet der Medizin.—He is considered an authority in the field of medicine.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Autorität | die Autoritäten |
| Genitive | der Autorität | der Autoritäten |
| Dative | der Autorität | den Autoritäten |
| Accusative | die Autorität | die Autoritäten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Autorität" mean in English?
- "Autorität" means authority, power, or influence. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Autorität"?
- "Autorität" is pronounced /aʊ̯toʁiˈtɛːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Autorität" der, die, or das?
- "Autorität" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Autorität"?
- The plural of "Autorität" is "Autoritäten".
- What part of speech is "Autorität"?
- "Autorität" is a noun in German.
