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pecking order in German

pecking order in German is Hackordnung, Hackabstand.

pecking order in German

Hackordnung
noun
The usually informal hierarchy of authority or command, often partial or approximate, as determined by the especially natural propensity for domination of different members of a specific group over each other, such as older brothers and sisters over their younger siblings.
Hackabstand
noun
The usually informal hierarchy of authority or command, often partial or approximate, as determined by the especially natural propensity for domination of different members of a specific group over each other, such as older brothers and sisters over their younger siblings.

Common German translations

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What is "pecking order" in German?

"pecking order" in German is Hackordnung, Hackabstand.

Are there other ways to say "pecking order" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "pecking order": Hackordnung, Hackabstand.

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