Generalsekretär/ɡenəˈʁaːlzekʁeˌtɛːɐ̯/secretary-general; general secretary; executive secretary
Generalsekretär is a German noun that means secretary-general, general secretary, or executive secretary. It is pronounced /ɡenəˈʁaːlzekʁeˌtɛːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Generalsekretäre".
Definitions
1.the highest administrative official or leader of an organization, party, or association(organization, politics)
a.head of the administrative apparatus, especially in political parties or international organizations
Der Generalsekretär der Vereinten Nationen sprach vor der Generalversammlung.—The Secretary-General of the United Nations spoke before the General Assembly.
b.chief person responsible for the day-to-day affairs of an association
Der Generalsekretär des Vereins organisiert alle wichtigen Treffen.—The general secretary of the association organizes all important meetings.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Generalsekretär | die Generalsekretäre |
| Genitive | des Generalsekretärs | der Generalsekretäre |
| Dative | dem Generalsekretär | den Generalsekretären |
| Accusative | den Generalsekretär | die Generalsekretäre |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Generalsekretär" mean in English?
- "Generalsekretär" means secretary-general, general secretary, or executive secretary. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Generalsekretär"?
- "Generalsekretär" is pronounced /ɡenəˈʁaːlzekʁeˌtɛːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Generalsekretär" der, die, or das?
- "Generalsekretär" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Generalsekretär"?
- The plural of "Generalsekretär" is "Generalsekretäre".
- What part of speech is "Generalsekretär"?
- "Generalsekretär" is a noun in German.
