Institution/ɪnstituˈt͡si̯oːn/institution; organization; establishment
Institution is a German noun that means institution, organization, or establishment. It is pronounced /ɪnstituˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Institutionen".
Definitions
1.an established organization, especially one serving public or official purposes(organization)
a.organization with a specific purpose such as education, government, or social care
Die Universität ist eine angesehene Institution in der Stadt.—The university is a respected institution in the city.
b.facility or building used by such an organization
Er arbeitet in einer medizinischen Institution.—He works in a medical institution.
2.an established practice or tradition within a society(custom)
a.longstanding tradition or important element in society
Das Sonntagsfrühstück ist in vielen Familien eine Institution.—Sunday breakfast is an institution in many families.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Institution | die Institutionen |
| Genitive | der Institution | der Institutionen |
| Dative | der Institution | den Institutionen |
| Accusative | die Institution | die Institutionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Institution" mean in English?
- "Institution" means institution, organization, or establishment. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Institution"?
- "Institution" is pronounced /ɪnstituˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Institution" der, die, or das?
- "Institution" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Institution"?
- The plural of "Institution" is "Institutionen".
- What part of speech is "Institution"?
- "Institution" is a noun in German.
