Mission/mɪˈsi̯oːn/mission; assignment; religious mission
Mission is a German noun that means mission, assignment, or religious mission. It is pronounced /mɪˈsi̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Missionen".
Definitions
1.an important task or assignment, often with a specific goal(task or assignment)
a.organized, purposeful task, especially in business or special operations
Die Rettungsmission war ein voller Erfolg.—The rescue mission was a complete success.
2.work carried out by a religious group, especially abroad(religion)
a.activity of spreading a religion or assisting as a religious institution
Die Mission in Afrika baut Schulen und Krankenhäuser.—The mission in Africa builds schools and hospitals.
3.delegation or office representing a country or organization abroad(diplomacy/organization)
a.permanent diplomatic representation
Die deutsche Mission bei den Vereinten Nationen hat ihren Sitz in New York.—The German mission at the United Nations is based in New York.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Mission | die Missionen |
| Genitive | der Mission | der Missionen |
| Dative | der Mission | den Missionen |
| Accusative | die Mission | die Missionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mission" mean in English?
- "Mission" means mission, assignment, or religious mission. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mission"?
- "Mission" is pronounced /mɪˈsi̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mission" der, die, or das?
- "Mission" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Mission"?
- The plural of "Mission" is "Missionen".
- What part of speech is "Mission"?
- "Mission" is a noun in German.
