English–German

“dean” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/deˈkaːn/

Example

Wir haben den Dekan um Rat gebeten.

We asked the dean for advice.

Illustration for Dekan (dean)

How to say “dean” in German

“Dean” in German is Dekan.

A professor temporarily steering one faculty within a larger university.

Full entry for Dekan: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Dekan

Sie will morgen bei dem Dekan vorsprechen.

She wants to request an audience with the dean tomorrow.

Tips for using Dekan

  • Dekan has the forms den Dekan in the accusative and des Dekans in the genitive.

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