Dezernat

dasNoun

department; division (in an administration)

English translations

  1. 01

    department

  2. 02

    division

  3. 03

    section

Word details

German meaning
Eine Abteilung oder ein Referat innerhalb einer Behörde oder Verwaltung.
English meaning
Department
Synonym
Abteilung, Referat
German example
Er arbeitet im Dezernat für Stadtplanung.
English example
He works in the department for urban planning.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Dezernat
Plural Form
die Dezernate

Example sentences with “Dezernat”

  1. Ich arbeite im Dezernat für Bildung. (I work in the Department for Education.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Dezernat a common term in Germany?

Yes, it is standard in German public administration to refer to specific specialized departments.