NOUN
deröffentlicher Dienstpublic service; civil service
öffentlicher Dienst is a German noun that means public service or civil service.
Definitions
1.the sector of government and public administration, including civil servants and public employees(employment sector)
a.all state and municipal jobs, especially excluding the private sector
Sie arbeitet im öffentlichen Dienst als Lehrerin.—She works in the public sector as a teacher.
b.body of people employed by the government or public institutions
Der öffentliche Dienst streikt für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.—The public service is on strike for better working conditions.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | der öffentliche Dienst (no plural in normal usage) |
| Genitive | — | — |
| Dative | — | — |
| Accusative | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "öffentlicher Dienst" mean in English?
- "öffentlicher Dienst" means public service or civil service. It is a German noun.
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- "öffentlicher Dienst" is a noun in German.
