bezeichnet
denote · refer · referred · indicate
Es zeigt an, wie man etwas nennt oder wie man auf etwas hinweist.
The German word "bezeichnet" is the past participle of the verb "bezeichnen," which means "to designate," "to signify," or "to label." It is composed of the prefix "be-" and the root "zeichnen," which means "to draw" or "to mark."
In context, "bezeichnet" can refer to something that has been named or labeled. Similar words in German include "benennen" (to name) and "kennzeichnen" (to characterize or mark).
The difference between "bezeichnen" and these similar words is subtle: "benennen" focuses strongly on the act of naming directly, while "kennenzeichen" implies indicating distinctive features. "Bezeichnen" primarily conveys the action of designating or labeling something.
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Examples
Das Wort 'Baum' bezeichnet ein natürliches Gewächs.adjective
The word 'Tree' denotes a natural plant.
Eine rote Farbe wird oft als warm bezeichnet.adjective
A red color is often referred to as warm.
Das Symbol wird als heilig bezeichnet.adjective
The symbol is referred to as sacred.
Er bezeichnet sich gern als Experte.adjective
He likes to refer to himself as an expert.
Die rote Farbe bezeichnet hier eine Warnung.adjective
The red color here indicates a warning.
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