NOUN
Referent/ʁefəˈʁɛnt/speaker; (topic) expert; referent
Referent is a German noun that means speaker, (topic) expert, or referent. It is pronounced /ʁefəˈʁɛnt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Referenten".
Definitions
1.person who gives a lecture or presentation(job title)
a.someone who officially speaks or presents on a topic
Der Referent hielt einen Vortrag über erneuerbare Energien.—The speaker gave a presentation on renewable energy.
2.official or expert responsible for a specific area in an institution or authority(administration)
a.person responsible for a field or subject in an organization
Sie arbeitet als Referentin im Bildungsministerium.—She works as a specialist in the Ministry of Education.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Referent | die Referenten |
| Genitive | des Referenten | der Referenten |
| Dative | dem Referenten | den Referenten |
| Accusative | den Referenten | die Referenten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Referent" mean in English?
- "Referent" means speaker, (topic) expert, or referent. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Referent"?
- "Referent" is pronounced /ʁefəˈʁɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Referent" der, die, or das?
- "Referent" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Referent"?
- The plural of "Referent" is "Referenten".
- What part of speech is "Referent"?
- "Referent" is a noun in German.
