der Bestandteil, -e
component · ingredient
Ein kleiner Teil, der zusammen mit anderen Teilen etwas Größeres bildet.
Definition & meaning
A Bestandteil refers to a component, constituent, or element that is part of a larger whole.
- General sense: It describes a physical or abstract part that makes up an entity. For example, a "Bestandteil" of a machine is a specific part or component, while a "Bestandteil" of a contract is a clause or a condition.
- Legal and technical sense: In law, it refers to a component of a property that cannot be separated from the main object without destroying or altering its nature.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: The word is a masculine noun (der Bestandteil). Its plural form is die Bestandteile.
- Word origin: It is a compound word derived from Bestand (inventory, existence, stock) and Teil (part). Literally, it translates to "part of the existence/stock."
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Salz ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil in vielen Gerichten.noun
Salt is an important component in many dishes.
Wasser ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil unseres Körpers.noun
Water is an important component of our body.
Käse ist oft Bestandteil von Pizza.noun
Cheese is often an ingredient of pizza.
Alle Bestandteile des Geräts müssen geprüft werden.noun
All components of the device must be checked.
Ohne diesen Bestandteil funktioniert das Programm nicht.noun
Without this component, the program does not work.
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