noun · C1
der Vorstand
[ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtant]
board, executive board, board member
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Grammar
- Plural
- die Vorstände In the plural the article is always "die".
Declension
The noun in the four cases, with the definite article.
| Case | Singular | Plural | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative wer? was? | der Vorstand | die Vorstände |
Der Vorstand legt der Versammlung einmal im Jahr Rechenschaft über alle Ausgaben ab.
Once a year the board accounts to the meeting for all expenses.
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| Accusative wen? was? | den Vorstand | die Vorstände |
Ich kandidiere für den Vorstand, sofern mir die Arbeit neben den Touren nicht zu viel wird.
I'm standing for the board, provided the work doesn't get too much for me on top of my deliveries.
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| Dative wem? | dem Vorstand | den Vorständen |
Wollt ihr im Vorstand wirklich alles allein entscheiden, ohne die anderen zu fragen?
Do you on the board really want to decide everything alone, without asking the others?
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| Genitive wessen? | des Vorstands | der Vorstände |
Bestimmst du bei der Wahl des Vorstands mit, oder bist du dann noch im Urlaub?
Will you have a say in electing the board, or will you still be on holiday then?
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How the Word Is Built
Vor prefix stand root
- vor-
- before, in front: vorstellen (to introduce), vorbereiten (to prepare). Separable: Ich stelle mich vor.
Word family
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