NOUN

Promotion/ˌpʁomoˈt͡si̯oːn/doctorate; PhD (German sense); earning a doctorate

Promotion is a German noun that means doctorate, PhD (German sense), or earning a doctorate. It is pronounced /ˌpʁomoˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Promotionen".

Definitions

1.the process of earning a doctoral degree (PhD, Dr. etc.) at a university(academics, higher education)

a.the act or phase of obtaining a doctorate

Er befindet sich gerade in der Promotion und schreibt seine Dissertation.He is currently working towards his doctorate and is writing his dissertation.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Promotiondie Promotionen
Genitiveder Promotionder Promotionen
Dativeder Promotionden Promotionen
Accusativedie Promotiondie Promotionen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Promotion" mean in English?
"Promotion" means doctorate, PhD (German sense), or earning a doctorate. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Promotion"?
"Promotion" is pronounced /ˌpʁomoˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Promotion" der, die, or das?
"Promotion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Promotion"?
The plural of "Promotion" is "Promotionen".
What part of speech is "Promotion"?
"Promotion" is a noun in German.

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