der Begriff, -e
term · concept
Es ist ein Wort oder eine Gruppe von Wörtern, die etwas Bestimmtes meinen oder beschreiben.
The German word "Begriff" is a masculine noun meaning "concept", "term", or "notion". It comes from the verb "begreifen", which means "to grasp" or "to comprehend".
Similar words in German include:
- "Term" (term)
- "Ausdruck" (expression)
- "Konzept" (concept)
Difference:
- "Begriff" focuses on the mental notion or idea behind something.
- "Term" typically refers to a specific word or phrase used in language or science.
- "Konzept" often means a broader plan or idea, sometimes more abstract or detailed than a "Begriff".
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Examples
Dieser Begriff ist in der Wissenschaft sehr wichtig.noun
This term is very important in science.
Viele Menschen verstehen diesen Begriff nicht.noun
Many people do not understand this term.
Der Begriff ist ganz einfach zu erklären.noun
The term is very easy to explain.
Manche Leute verwenden den Begriff falsch.noun
Some people use the term incorrectly.
Manchmal bleibt der Begriff unklar.noun
Sometimes the concept remains unclear.
Ein Begriff bleibt manchmal schwer zu erklären.noun
A concept is sometimes hard to explain.
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