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.place or location of something or someone(general)

a.physical place where something is put or where someone stands

Die Position des Autos war deutlich markiert.The position of the car was clearly marked.

2.job or role in a company or organization(profession)

a.employment or office held by a person

Sie bewarb sich auf mehrere Positionen im Unternehmen.She applied for several positions in the company.

3.standpoint or attitude regarding an issue(opinion)

a.expressed attitude or interpretation

Er vertrat eine klare Position in der Debatte.He took a clear position in the debate.

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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