der Absatz, ¨-e (im Text)
paragraph
Ein Teil eines Textes, der aus mehreren Sätzen besteht und meistens mit einer neuen Zeile beginnt. Es kann aber auch das untere Teil eines Schuhs sein, der den Fuß hinten etwas höher macht.
The German word "Absatz" has several meanings, depending on the context:
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In the context of text or writing, "Absatz" means "paragraph." It refers to a distinct section of a piece of writing that starts on a new line and contains one or more sentences.
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In the context of economics or commerce, "Absatz" means "sales" or "turnover." It refers to the quantity of goods sold or the act of selling products or services.
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In the context of footwear, "Absatz" also means "heel."
Words that are connected to "Absatz" include "verkaufen" (to sell), leading to similar economic terms, and "Paragraph" (paragraph), which is related to the structuring of text.
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Examples
In diesem Absatz wird das Thema genauer erläutert.noun
This paragraph explains the topic in more detail.
Ein neues Kapitel beginnt mit einem Absatz.noun
A new chapter begins with a paragraph.
Im Buch finden Sie einen interessanten Absatz auf Seite zehn.noun
In the book, you will find an interesting paragraph on page ten.
Ein längerer Absatz verbessert oft die Lesbarkeit eines Textes.noun
A longer paragraph often improves the readability of a text.
Der erste Absatz in diesem Buch ist sehr spannend.noun
The first paragraph in this book is very exciting.
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