Diktieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Diktieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "dictate", "impose" or "prescribe".

Essential properties of "diktieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: diktieren
Simple past: diktierte
Participle: diktiert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "diktieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To say something aloud for someone else to write"

Definition: "To say something aloud for another person to write down."
Translation(s): dictate
Synonym(s): vorsagen, ansagen
Related word(s): Diktat, Diktiergerät

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lehrer diktierte den Schülern einen Text.The teacher dictated a text to the students.
Ich diktiere meiner Sekretärin einen Brief.I dictate a letter to my secretary.
Er diktierte die Telefonnummer langsam, damit ich sie aufschreiben konnte.He dictated the phone number slowly so I could write it down.

2.) "To impose something authoritatively"

Definition: "To impose something on someone in an authoritarian manner."
Translation(s): dictate, impose, prescribe, command
Synonym(s): vorschreiben, aufzwingen
Antonym(s): erlauben, zulassen
Related word(s): Diktatur, diktatorisch

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung diktierte neue Regeln ohne Diskussion.The government dictated new rules without discussion.
Er diktierte seiner Familie, was sie tun sollten.He dictated to his family what they should do.
Der Chef diktierte die Arbeitszeiten ohne Rücksprache.The boss dictated the working hours without consultation.

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