English–German
“dictate” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/dɪkˈtiːʁən/
Example
Der Lehrer diktiert den Schülern den Text.
The teacher dictates the text to the students.
How to say “dictate” in German
“Dictate” in German is diktieren.
A voice supplies exact words that become written text, or sets terms that another party must accept.
Example sentences with diktieren
Der Trainer diktiert die Zahlen, damit die Teilnehmer sie notieren.
The trainer dictates the numbers so that the participants can write them down.
Tips for using diktieren
- Jemandem Bedingungen or Regeln diktieren means imposing terms, so the verb also has a figurative sense beyond spoken transcription.