German Phrase
Was ist ein Interview mit mehreren Interviewern?
Meaning
This phrase asks for a definition or explanation of a specific type of job interview. It refers to a situation where a candidate is questioned by more than one interviewer simultaneously, often a panel.
When to use
You would use this phrase when you encounter the term 'Interview mit mehreren Interviewern' and need clarification. It's common in job application contexts, career counseling, or when discussing interview formats with friends or colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WasisteinInterviewmitmehrerenInterviewern?
Was ist...
This is a common and direct way to ask 'What is...?' in German. 'Was' means 'what', and 'ist' is the third-person singular form of 'sein' (to be).
ein Interview
'Ein' is the indefinite article for masculine and neuter nouns in the nominative case. 'Interview' is a neuter noun, hence 'ein Interview'.
mit
'Mit' is a dative preposition, meaning 'with'. It always requires the noun following it to be in the dative case.
mehreren Interviewern
'Mehreren' is the dative plural form of 'mehrere' (several/multiple). 'Interviewern' is the dative plural form of 'Interviewer' (interviewer). The '-n' ending is characteristic of dative plural for many nouns.
🗨In Conversation
Ich habe eine Einladung zu einem Interview bekommen, aber es steht 'Interview mit mehreren Interviewern'.
I received an invitation for an interview, but it says 'interview with multiple interviewers'.
Ah, verstehe. Was ist ein Interview mit mehreren Interviewern?
Ah, I see. What is an interview with multiple interviewers?
✕Common Mistakes
Was ist ein Interview mit viele Interviewern?
While 'viele' means 'many', 'mehreren' (several/multiple) is more appropriate and natural when referring to an unspecified but plural number of interviewers in this context. 'Vielen' would be correct if it were dative plural, but 'mehreren' fits better here.
Was ist ein Interview mit mehreren Interviewer?
The dative plural of 'Interviewer' is 'Interviewern'. The '-n' ending is crucial for correct grammar.
↔Alternatives
Können Sie mir erklären, was ein Panel-Interview ist?
Can you explain to me what a panel interview is?
Was bedeutet 'Gruppeninterview'?
What does 'group interview' mean?
Wie läuft ein Interview mit mehreren Personen ab?
How does an interview with multiple people proceed?
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking countries, job interviews are generally formal. While panel interviews (Interviews mit mehreren Interviewern) are common, especially for higher-level positions, the directness of the question 'Was ist...?' is perfectly acceptable when seeking information. It's important to maintain a polite and professional tone throughout the job application process.