der Dekan
C1a dean
- English meaning
- a dean
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Dekane
- CEFR level
- C1 — Advanced
- Dictionary
- German words with D
Dekan in a sentence
Der Dekan leitet die Fakultät an der Universität.
The dean leads the faculty at the university.
Declension of der Dekan
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Dekan | die Dekane |
| Accusative | den Dekan | die Dekane |
| Dative | dem Dekan | den Dekanen |
| Genitive | des Dekans | der Dekane |
Word family
Words built on Dekan:
Where Dekan comes from
mittelhochdeutsch techant, (Dechan 15./16. Jahrhundert), althochdeutsch degan, von lateinisch decanus „Leiter von Zehn“, belegt seit dem 10. Jahrhundert, heutige Form seit dem 15. Jahrhundert
Words that go with Dekan
Questions about Dekan
Is it der, die or das Dekan?
It is der Dekan — Dekan is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Dekane.
What is the plural of Dekan?
The plural of der Dekan is die Dekane.
What is the genitive of Dekan?
The genitive singular is des Dekans. The dative plural is den Dekanen.
What does Dekan mean in English?
der Dekan means "a dean". For example: "Der Dekan leitet die Fakultät an der Universität." — "The dean leads the faculty at the university."
What level is Dekan in German?
Dekan is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.
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