noun
die Anspielung, -en
allusion
Eine indirekte Bemerkung, mit der man auf etwas oder jemanden hinweist, ohne es klar zu sagen.
The German word "Anspielung" is a feminine noun meaning "allusion" or "hint". It comes from the verb "anspielen", which literally means "to play towards" or "to allude to". Here, the base word is "Spiel" (game, play), referring metaphorically to indirectly referring to something.
Similar words:
- Hinweis (indication, hint)
- Andeutung (hint, suggestion)
- Anmerkung (remark, comment)
Differences:
- Anspielung usually involves a subtle or indirect reference, often cultural or literary.
- Hinweis and Andeutung can be more direct hints or cues.
- Anmerkung is more general, meaning a comment or note without necessarily being indirect.
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Examples
Die Anspielung im Buch war deutlich.noun
The allusion in the book was clear.
Seine Antwort enthielt eine interessante Anspielung.noun
His answer contained an interesting allusion.
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