prefect
der Präfekt, die Präfekten
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prefect
A senior government official who heads a particular district or administrative area. Especially in France, the word refers to the state representative in a département or region.
Der Präfekt ordnete nach dem Unwetter zusätzliche Sicherheitsmaßnahmen an.
After the severe storm, the prefect ordered additional safety measures.
prefect
Usually an older student, especially at a boarding school, who is entrusted with supervisory duties over younger students.
Der Präfekt führte die jüngeren Schüler zum Speisesaal.
The prefect led the younger students to the dining hall.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Präfekten |
| genitive | des Präfekten |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Präfekt | die Präfekten |
| accusative | den Präfekten | die Präfekten |
| dative | dem Präfekten | den Präfekten |
| genitive | des Präfekten | der Präfekten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
With “Präfekt” (prefect), the context usually shows which meaning is intended: words such as “Département” (département), “Regierung” (government), or “Bezirk” (district) point to an administrative office; “Schüler” (students), “Internat” (boarding school), or “Speisesaal” (dining hall) point to a school office.
Der Präfekt sprach mit der Regierung über die Lage im Département.
The prefect spoke with the government about the situation in the département.
Der Präfekt beaufsichtigte die Schüler während des Aufenthalts im Internat.
The prefect supervised the students during their stay at the boarding school.
In its administrative meaning, “Präfekt” (prefect) often appears with place or administrative terms, for example “der französische Präfekt” (the French prefect) or “der Präfekt eines Départements” (the prefect of a département). Typical verbs describe the official's duties, such as “anordnen” (to order), “ankündigen” (to announce), or “überwachen” (to monitor).
Der französische Präfekt kündigte nach den Überschwemmungen neue Kontrollen an.
The French prefect announced new inspections after the floods.
In its school-related meaning, “Präfekt” (prefect) is especially used in connection with boarding schools or institutionally organized schools. It then usually refers to someone with supervisory or leadership duties over younger students.
Im Internat war der Präfekt für die Ordnung auf den Fluren zuständig.
At the boarding school, the prefect was responsible for maintaining order in the corridors.
