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Diskretion

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Noun

die Diskretion

discretion

C2 rank #10,727

Meanings

Noun
  1. discretion

Example sentence

Ich hoffe, ich kann auf Ihre Diskretion bauen.

I hope I can count on your discretion.

Word forms

singular die Diskretion

No common plural.

The four cases

Singular

Nominativedie Diskretion
Accusativedie Diskretion
Dativeder Diskretion
Genitiveder Diskretion

Diskretion has no common plural.

Usage

  • um Diskretion bitten — Ask for discretion or confidentiality.
  • Diskretion / Entscheidungsspielraum — Discretion as confidentiality versus discretion meaning freedom to decide.
Extra sentence

Sie behandelte die persönliche Nachricht mit großer Diskretion.

She handled the personal message with great discretion.