der Belang, -e
importance · concern · interest
Etwas, das für eine Person oder Gruppe wichtig ist oder für sie eine Rolle spielt.
The German word "Belang" is a noun that means "matter" or "concern." It is often used in plural form as "Belange," particularly when referring to matters of importance or interest in administrative, legal, or personal contexts.
- "Belanng" directly refers to an issue, aspect, or matter of significance.
- Words with similar meanings include "Angelegenheit" (affair), "Sache" (thing/matter), and "Interesse" (interest).
Difference from Similar Words:
- "Angelegenheit" typically refers to a more specific event, situation, or issue that matters to someone.
- "Sache" is very broad and could mean any thing, matter, or affair in various contexts.
- "Interesse" stresses more on the idea of engagement or investment in a matter.
Whereas "Belang" sits more in a formal or legal context discussing the significance or overall importance.
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Examples
Dein Argument ist von keinem Belang.noun
Your argument is of no importance.
Das hat keinen Belang für mich.noun
That has no importance for me.
Für die Entscheidung waren mehrere Belange der Mitarbeitenden wichtig.noun
For the decision, several concerns of the employees were important.
Welche Belange wurden bei der Planung des Projekts bisher übersehen?noun
Which interests have been overlooked so far in planning the project?
Bei der Besprechung wurden alle Belange kurz notiert, bevor wir abgestimmt haben.noun
During the meeting, all concerns were briefly noted before we voted.
Sie vertrat die Belange ihrer Nachbarn.noun
She represented the interests of her neighbors.
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