Delegation/deleɡaˈt͡si̯oːn/delegation; deputation
Delegation is a German noun that means delegation or deputation. It is pronounced /deleɡaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Delegationen".
Definitions
1.a group of people officially chosen to represent others, especially at a conference or meeting(group of representatives)
a.group sent on behalf of a country, organization, or institution
Die deutsche Delegation reist morgen zur Konferenz nach Brüssel.—The German delegation will travel to Brussels for the conference tomorrow.
2.the act of delegating or assigning responsibility or tasks(assignment of tasks)
a.the process of passing on duties or powers to others
Die Delegation von Aufgaben ist ein wichtiger Teil der Führungsarbeit.—Delegation of tasks is an important part of leadership work.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Delegation | die Delegationen |
| Genitive | der Delegation | der Delegationen |
| Dative | der Delegation | den Delegationen |
| Accusative | die Delegation | die Delegationen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Delegation" mean in English?
- "Delegation" means delegation or deputation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Delegation"?
- "Delegation" is pronounced /deleɡaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Delegation" der, die, or das?
- "Delegation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Delegation"?
- The plural of "Delegation" is "Delegationen".
- What part of speech is "Delegation"?
- "Delegation" is a noun in German.
