NOUN
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.a structured, established organization, especially in public life or society(organization)
a.public or official body, such as a school, university, or authority
Universitäten sind wichtige Institutionen für die Forschung und Bildung.—Universities are important institutions for research and education.
b.an established custom or practice with a special status
Die Ehe ist eine gesellschaftliche Institution.—Marriage is a social institution.
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.
