NOUN

Fachbereich/ˈfaxbəˌʁaɪ̯ç/department; faculty; subject area

Fachbereich is a German noun that means department, faculty, or subject area. It is pronounced /ˈfaxbəˌʁaɪ̯ç/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Fachbereiche".

Definitions

1.an academic department or faculty within a university or college(university/education)

a.department that covers a particular subject or field

Im Fachbereich Mathematik gibt es viele verschiedene Forschungsgruppen.There are many different research groups in the Mathematics department.

2.a specialized division or branch within an organization(administration/organization)

a.a section responsible for a certain field or area

Der Fachbereich Personal ist für alle Personalangelegenheiten zuständig.The HR department is responsible for all personnel matters.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Fachbereichdie Fachbereiche
Genitivedes Fachbereichesder Fachbereiche
Dativedem Fachbereichden Fachbereichen
Accusativeden Fachbereichdie Fachbereiche

Frequently asked questions

What does "Fachbereich" mean in English?
"Fachbereich" means department, faculty, or subject area. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Fachbereich"?
"Fachbereich" is pronounced /ˈfaxbəˌʁaɪ̯ç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Fachbereich" der, die, or das?
"Fachbereich" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Fachbereich"?
The plural of "Fachbereich" is "Fachbereiche".
What part of speech is "Fachbereich"?
"Fachbereich" is a noun in German.

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