NOUN
Hierarchie/hi̯eʁaʁˈçiː/hierarchy; chain of command
Hierarchie is a German noun that means hierarchy or chain of command. It is pronounced /hi̯eʁaʁˈçiː/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Hierarchien".
Definitions
1.a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority(organization/business/society)
a.structured order of authority
In großen Unternehmen gibt es oft eine klare Hierarchie.—In large companies, there is often a clear hierarchy.
b.ranking according to importance or power
Die militärische Hierarchie ist streng geregelt.—The military hierarchy is strictly regulated.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Hierarchie | die Hierarchien |
| Genitive | der Hierarchie | der Hierarchien |
| Dative | der Hierarchie | den Hierarchien |
| Accusative | die Hierarchie | die Hierarchien |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Hierarchie" mean in English?
- "Hierarchie" means hierarchy or chain of command. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Hierarchie"?
- "Hierarchie" is pronounced /hi̯eʁaʁˈçiː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Hierarchie" der, die, or das?
- "Hierarchie" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Hierarchie"?
- The plural of "Hierarchie" is "Hierarchien".
- What part of speech is "Hierarchie"?
- "Hierarchie" is a noun in German.
