NOUN

Diktat/dɪkˈtaːt/dictation; imposition; diktat

Diktat is a German noun that means dictation, imposition, or diktat. It is pronounced /dɪkˈtaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Diktate".

Definitions

1.exercise in which a text is spoken aloud and written down by someone else(education)

a.dictation exercise at school

Das Diktat war heute ziemlich schwer.The dictation was quite difficult today.

2.authoritative or imposed command or order, not open to discussion(authority, politics)

a.imposed demand or rule

Das neue Gesetz ist ein Diktat der Regierung.The new law is a diktat from the government.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Diktatdie Diktate
Genitivedes Diktatsder Diktate
Dativedem Diktatden Diktaten
Accusativedas Diktatdie Diktate

Frequently asked questions

What does "Diktat" mean in English?
"Diktat" means dictation, imposition, or diktat. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Diktat"?
"Diktat" is pronounced /dɪkˈtaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Diktat" der, die, or das?
"Diktat" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Diktat"?
The plural of "Diktat" is "Diktate".
What part of speech is "Diktat"?
"Diktat" is a noun in German.

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