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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Institutiondie Institutionen
Genitiveder Institutionder Institutionen
Dativeder Institutionden Institutionen
Accusativedie Institutiondie 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.

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