NOUN
Intendant/ɪntɛnˈdant/director; manager; superintendent
Intendant is a German noun that means director, manager, or superintendent. It is pronounced /ɪntɛnˈdant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Intendanten".
Definitions
1.director or manager of a cultural or public institution(theatre, broadcasting, institutions)
a.person responsible for administration and artistic direction of a theatre, radio, or similar organization
Der Intendant des Opernhauses kündigte die neue Spielzeit an.—The director of the opera house announced the new season.
b.director or chief officer of a public institution, especially in the cultural sector
Als Intendant leitete sie fünf Jahre lang den Radiosender.—As director, she ran the radio station for five years.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Intendant | die Intendanten |
| Genitive | des Intendanten | der Intendanten |
| Dative | dem Intendanten | den Intendanten |
| Accusative | den Intendanten | die Intendanten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Intendant" mean in English?
- "Intendant" means director, manager, or superintendent. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Intendant"?
- "Intendant" is pronounced /ɪntɛnˈdant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Intendant" der, die, or das?
- "Intendant" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Intendant"?
- The plural of "Intendant" is "Intendanten".
- What part of speech is "Intendant"?
- "Intendant" is a noun in German.
