NOUN
Vorstand/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtant/board (of directors); executive committee; management (body)
Vorstand is a German noun that means board (of directors), executive committee, or management (body). It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Vorstände".
Definitions
1.group of people who manage and represent an organization, especially a company(business/organization)
a.executive board of a firm or association
Der Vorstand hat die Entscheidung gestern getroffen.—The board made the decision yesterday.
b.the individuals holding the top management positions collectively
Der neue Vorstand besteht aus fünf Personen.—The new management board consists of five people.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vorstand | die Vorstände |
| Genitive | des Vorstands | der Vorstände |
| Dative | dem Vorstand | den Vorständen |
| Accusative | den Vorstand | die Vorstände |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorstand" mean in English?
- "Vorstand" means board (of directors), executive committee, or management (body). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorstand"?
- "Vorstand" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorstand" der, die, or das?
- "Vorstand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vorstand"?
- The plural of "Vorstand" is "Vorstände".
- What part of speech is "Vorstand"?
- "Vorstand" is a noun in German.
