NOUN

Position/poziˈt͡si̯oːn/position; job; stance

Position is a German noun that means position, job, or stance. It is pronounced /poziˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Positionen".

Definitions

1.the place or placement of something or someone(location or place)

a.the physical place where something is situated

Die Position des Stuhls am Tisch ist wichtig.The position of the chair at the table is important.

2.a professional role, post, or job in an organization(job or professional role)

a.a role or title in a company

Er hat eine neue Position als Manager angenommen.He has accepted a new position as manager.

3.the standpoint or attitude on a particular issue(opinion or stance)

a.viewpoint or policy on a topic

Sie hat ihre Position in der Diskussion klar gemacht.She made her position in the discussion clear.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Positiondie Positionen
Genitiveder Positionder Positionen
Dativeder Positionden Positionen
Accusativedie Positiondie Positionen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Position" mean in English?
"Position" means position, job, or stance. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Position"?
"Position" is pronounced /poziˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Position" der, die, or das?
"Position" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Position"?
The plural of "Position" is "Positionen".
What part of speech is "Position"?
"Position" is a noun in German.

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