NOUN

Posten/ˈpɔʊ̯stn̩/post; position; item

Posten is a German noun that means post, position, or item. It is pronounced /ˈpɔʊ̯stn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Posten".

Definitions

1.job, position, or office as part of an organization or authority(job or official position)

a.an official role, task, or job someone occupies

Er hat einen wichtigen Posten in der Firma übernommen.He has taken on an important position in the company.

2.specific spot or place assigned for a duty or activity(location; station)

a.a watching or guarding place

Der Wachmann blieb an seinem Posten.The guard stayed at his post.

3.single item or entry in a list, especially financially or commercially(trade, accounting)

a.distinct product or line on a list of goods or accounts

Jeder Posten in der Rechnung muss überprüft werden.Every item on the invoice must be checked.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Postendie Posten
Genitivedes Postensder Posten
Dativedem Postenden Posten
Accusativeden Postendie Posten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Posten" mean in English?
"Posten" means post, position, or item. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Posten"?
"Posten" is pronounced /ˈpɔʊ̯stn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Posten" der, die, or das?
"Posten" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Posten"?
The plural of "Posten" is "Posten".
What part of speech is "Posten"?
"Posten" is a noun in German.

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