NOUN
Geheimdienst/ɡəˈhaɪ̯mˌdiːnst/intelligence service; secret service
Geheimdienst is a German noun that means intelligence service or secret service. It is pronounced /ɡəˈhaɪ̯mˌdiːnst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Geheimdienste".
Definitions
1.government agency focusing on espionage, security, and intelligence gathering(state security)
a.civilian or military organization responsible for gathering secret information
Der Geheimdienst sammelt Informationen über internationale Bedrohungen.—The intelligence service gathers information about international threats.
b.the collective activities of such agencies
Im Kalten Krieg waren die Geheimdienste besonders aktiv.—During the Cold War, intelligence agencies were particularly active.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Geheimdienst | die Geheimdienste |
| Genitive | des Geheimdienstes | der Geheimdienste |
| Dative | dem Geheimdienst | den Geheimdiensten |
| Accusative | den Geheimdienst | die Geheimdienste |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Geheimdienst" mean in English?
- "Geheimdienst" means intelligence service or secret service. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Geheimdienst"?
- "Geheimdienst" is pronounced /ɡəˈhaɪ̯mˌdiːnst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Geheimdienst" der, die, or das?
- "Geheimdienst" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Geheimdienst"?
- The plural of "Geheimdienst" is "Geheimdienste".
- What part of speech is "Geheimdienst"?
- "Geheimdienst" is a noun in German.
