noun
das Dekanat, -e
dean's office
The German word "Dekanat" is a noun that refers to the office or jurisdiction of a "Dekan" (dean) at a university or church faculty. It comes from "Dekan" (dean), which traces back to the Latin "decanus", originally meaning a leader of ten.
Meaning of the parts:
- Dekan: dean, head of a faculty or department.
Similar words:
- Fakultät (faculty)
- Sektion (section or department)
- Leitung (management, administration)
Difference:
- "Dekanat" specifically refers to the administrative body or office headed by the dean, focusing on organizational tasks, whereas Fakultät means the academic faculty itself as a division of the university. Sektion is usually a smaller subdivision and Leitung is a more general term for leadership.
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Examples
Das Dekanat organisiert die neuen Veranstaltungen.noun
The dean's office organizes the new events.
Im Dekanat treffen sich viele Studierende zur Besprechung.noun
In the dean's office, many students meet for a discussion.
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