Also means
item
Usage Note
Posten is masculine and spans several senses: a job 'position' (ein wichtiger Posten), an 'item' on a list or budget, and a sentry 'post'. Don't confuse it with die Post ('the post/mail'), which is feminine.
Examples
"Er hat einen wichtigen Posten."
Natural Translation
He holds an important position.
Literal Translation
He has an important position.
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