department / division
das Dezernat, die Dezernate
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department / division
A department or business division within a government agency, administrative body, or other organization.
Das Dezernat für Umwelt prüft den Antrag.
The Department of the Environment is reviewing the application.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dezernate |
| genitive | des Dezernats |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Dezernat | die Dezernate |
| accusative | das Dezernat | die Dezernate |
| dative | dem Dezernat | den Dezernaten |
| genitive | des Dezernats des Dezernates | der Dezernate |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Dezernat' (department / division) is used primarily in administrative and government language. It frequently appears in official texts, at government agencies, and in municipal administrations.
Die Anfrage wurde an das zuständige Dezernat weitergeleitet.
The inquiry was forwarded to the responsible department.
For a department or business division, the phrase 'Dezernat für' (department for) is often used with an accusative object. Also common are 'das zuständige Dezernat' (the responsible department) and 'innerhalb des Dezernats' (within the department).
Das Dezernat für Verkehr bearbeitet die Beschwerden der Bürgerinnen und Bürger.
The Department of Transport is handling the complaints from citizens.
