Posten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Posten" is mainly used as verb meaning "to post", "to publish" or "to share". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Posten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: posten
  • Simple past: postete
  • Participle: gepostet

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Posten
  • Plural: die Posten

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To publish or share content online, particularly on social media"

"Posten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie postet täglich Fotos auf Instagram.She posts photos on Instagram daily.
  2. Ich werde den Artikel später auf meinem Blog posten.I will post the article on my blog later.
  3. Bitte poste keine privaten Informationen im Internet.Please do not post private information on the internet.

2.) "To assign someone to a specific post or position"

"Posten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Soldat wurde an der Grenze gepostet.The soldier was posted at the border.
  2. Die Firma hat ihn in die Auslandsfiliale gepostet.The company posted him to the foreign branch.
  3. Wir werden einen Wachmann am Eingang posten.We will post a guard at the entrance.

3.) "A publication or entry on a social network or blog"

"Posten", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ihr letzter Post hat viele Likes bekommen.Her last post received many likes.
  2. Ich habe deinen Post über das neue Restaurant gelesen.I read your post about the new restaurant.
  3. Sie schreibt täglich mehrere Posts auf Twitter.She writes several posts on Twitter daily.

4.) "A designated position, often for duty or security"

"Posten", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wachmann bezog seinen Posten am Tor.The guard took up his post at the gate.
  2. Sie hat einen wichtigen Posten in der Firma bekommen.She got an important position in the company.
  3. Die Soldaten verteidigten ihren Posten tapfer.The soldiers bravely defended their post.
  4. Er nahm seinen Posten während der nächtlichen Wache ein.He took his post during the night watch.
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