der Dienstgrad
B2seniority / rank
- English meaning
- seniority / rank
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Dienstgrade
- CEFR level
- B2 — Upper-Intermediate
- Vocabulary package
- Military & Defence
- Dictionary
- German words with D
Dienstgrad in a sentence
Der Dienstgrad bestimmt die Verantwortung.
The rank determines the responsibility.
Declension of der Dienstgrad
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Dienstgrad | die Dienstgrade |
| Accusative | den Dienstgrad | die Dienstgrade |
| Dative | dem Dienstgrad | den Dienstgraden |
| Genitive | des Dienstgrads | der Dienstgrade |
Word family
der Dienstgrad is built from der Dienst (service) and Grad (degree). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Where Dienstgrad comes from
aus Dienst und Grad, also Grad (Stellung) innerhalb eines Dienstes (im Sinne von Organisation)
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Questions about Dienstgrad
Is it der, die or das Dienstgrad?
It is der Dienstgrad — Dienstgrad is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Dienstgrade.
What is the plural of Dienstgrad?
The plural of der Dienstgrad is die Dienstgrade.
What is the genitive of Dienstgrad?
The genitive singular is des Dienstgrads. The dative plural is den Dienstgraden.
What does Dienstgrad mean in English?
der Dienstgrad means "seniority / rank". For example: "Der Dienstgrad bestimmt die Verantwortung." — "The rank determines the responsibility."
What level is Dienstgrad in German?
Dienstgrad is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the military & defence vocabulary.
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