der Ausdruck, ¨-e
expression
Es ist eine Art, wie man Gedanken, Gefühle oder Meinungen mit Worten, Gesten oder dem Gesicht zeigt.
The German word "Ausdruck" is a noun that primarily means "expression" or "printout". The word is composed of "aus" meaning "out" and "druck" from "drücken," meaning "to press". The term "Ausdruck" can refer to a facial expression, a phrase to convey emotion or a thought, or a physical print from a printer.
Similar German words include "Expression" (borrowed from English, used mainly in technical or specific contexts like mathematics or art), and "Phrase" (a sequence of words).
While "Ausdruck" and "Expression" are somewhat interchangeable when discussing the conveyance of emotions or ideas, "Expression" in German may be employed more frequently in specialized contexts. Similarly, "Phrase" specifically pertains to stringing words together while "Ausdruck" can be used both for formulations and for printed documents or outward manifestations of emotions.
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Examples
Der Ausdruck sagt mehr als tausend Worte.noun
The expression says more than a thousand words.
Ein trauriger Ausdruck liegt in seinen Augen.noun
A sad expression lies in his eyes.
Ihr Gesicht zeigt einen klaren Ausdruck der Freude.noun
Her face shows a clear expression of joy.
Ein freundlicher Ausdruck ziert ihr Gesicht.noun
A friendly expression adorns her face.
Die Lehrerin erklärte die verschiedenen Ausdrücke in dem Text.noun
The teacher explained the different expressions in the text.
Dieser Ausdruck wird oft in der Umgangssprache verwendet.noun
This expression is often used in colloquial language.
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