NOUN
Universität/ˌunivɛʁziˈtɛːt/university; institution of higher education
Universität is a German noun that means university or institution of higher education. It is pronounced /ˌunivɛʁziˈtɛːt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Universitäten".
Definitions
1.an institution of higher education where students can study for degrees and academic research is conducted(education)
a.specific university as an institution or building
Viele deutsche Städte haben mindestens zwei Universitäten.—Many German cities have at least two universities.
b.the collective group of students and staff at a university
Die Universitäten diskutieren neue Regelungen für die Prüfungen.—The universities are discussing new regulations for the exams.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Universität | die Universitäten |
| Genitive | der Universität | der Universitäten |
| Dative | der Universität | den Universitäten |
| Accusative | die Universität | die Universitäten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Universität" mean in English?
- "Universität" means university or institution of higher education. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Universität"?
- "Universität" is pronounced /ˌunivɛʁziˈtɛːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Universität" der, die, or das?
- "Universität" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Universität"?
- The plural of "Universität" is "Universitäten".
- What part of speech is "Universität"?
- "Universität" is a noun in German.
