Provost
derNounder Probst; der Kanzler
German translations
- 01
provost
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Provost ist ein hoher Beamter in einer akademischen oder militärischen Institution, oft zuständig für akademische Angelegenheiten oder Disziplin.
- English meaning
- A provost is a senior official in an academic or military institution, often responsible for academic affairs or discipline.
- Synonym
- Vorsteher, Leiter
- German example
- Der Provost der Universität hielt eine Rede zur Eröffnung des Semesters.
- English example
- The provost of the university gave a speech at the opening of the semester.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Provost
- Plural Form
- die Provosten
Related words
- Propst
provost
Example sentences with “Provost”
The provost gave a speech. (Der Kanzler hielt eine Rede.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the German equivalent of 'provost'?
It depends on the context; often 'Kanzler' or 'Probst' in academic or religious settings.