dictate in German
dictate in German is Diktat, Gebot, diktieren — dictate means to say words aloud for someone else to write down.
dictate in German
Diktat
An order or command.
Gebot
An order or command.
diktieren
To order, command, control.
bestimmen
To order, command, control.
vorschreiben
To order, command, control.
diktieren
To speak in order for someone to write down the words.
What does "dictate" mean?
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verb To say words aloud for someone else to write down.
"The executive dictated a memo to her assistant."
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verb To give orders or lay down terms with authority, often unfairly.
"The manager tried to dictate how everyone should spend their lunch break."
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noun An authoritative command or requirement.
"They followed the dictates of tradition without question."
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dictate in a sentence
- The executive dictated a memo to her assistant.
- He dictated the letter while pacing around the office.
- The manager tried to dictate how everyone should spend their lunch break.
- No country should be able to dictate policy to another.
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What is "dictate" in German?
"dictate" in German is Diktat, Gebot, diktieren. dictate means: To say words aloud for someone else to write down.
How do you use "dictate" in a sentence?
Example: "The executive dictated a memo to her assistant." In German, "dictate" is Diktat, Gebot, diktieren.
Are there other ways to say "dictate" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "dictate": Diktat, Gebot, diktieren, bestimmen, vorschreiben.
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