NOUN

Rektor/ˈʁɛktoːɐ̯/principal; headmaster; rector

Rektor is a German noun that means principal, headmaster, or rector. It is pronounced /ˈʁɛktoːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Rektoren".

Definitions

1.head of a school, principal, or chief administrator of a university(school/university administration)

a.principal or headmaster at a school

Der Rektor begrüßte die neuen Schüler in der Aula.The principal welcomed the new students in the auditorium.

b.head or chief administrator at a university

Der Rektor der Universität hielt eine Ansprache zum Jubiläum.The rector of the university gave a speech for the anniversary.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Rektordie Rektoren
Genitivedes Rektorsder Rektoren
Dativedem Rektorden Rektoren
Accusativeden Rektordie Rektoren

Frequently asked questions

What does "Rektor" mean in English?
"Rektor" means principal, headmaster, or rector. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Rektor"?
"Rektor" is pronounced /ˈʁɛktoːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Rektor" der, die, or das?
"Rektor" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Rektor"?
The plural of "Rektor" is "Rektoren".
What part of speech is "Rektor"?
"Rektor" is a noun in German.

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