das Diktum

C1

dictum/pronouncement

English meaning
dictum/pronouncement
Gender
das — neuter
Plural
die Diktums/Diktate
Vocabulary package
Opinions & Arguments

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Diktum in a sentence

Das Diktum des Philosophen ist noch heute gültig.

The philosopher's pronouncement is still valid today.

Declension of das Diktum

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Diktumdie Diktums/Diktate
Accusativedas Diktumdie Diktums/Diktate
Dativedem Diktumden Diktaten
Genitivedes Diktumsder Diktums/Diktate

Where Diktum comes from

lateinisch dictum, eigentlich „das Gesagte“

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Questions about Diktum

Is it der, die or das Diktum?

It is das Diktum — Diktum is neuter. In the plural it becomes die Diktums/Diktate.

What is the plural of Diktum?

The plural of das Diktum is die Diktums/Diktate.

What is the genitive of Diktum?

The genitive singular is des Diktums. The dative plural is den Diktaten.

What does Diktum mean in English?

das Diktum means "dictum/pronouncement". For example: "Das Diktum des Philosophen ist noch heute gültig." — "The philosopher's pronouncement is still valid today."

What level is Diktum in German?

Diktum is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the opinions & arguments vocabulary.

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