das Detail, -s
detail
Ein kleiner Teil eines Ganzen, der oft wichtig ist, um etwas genau zu verstehen oder zu beschreiben.
The German word "Detail" is a noun that means "detail" in English. It is derived from the French word "détail", which also has the same meaning. In both languages, it refers to a small part of something larger, often emphasizing specificity or particular attributes.
Similar words in German include "Einzelheit" (singularity or individual item) and "Aspekt" (aspect).
The difference between "Detail" and similar words is that "Detail" specifically emphasizes a minute or specific component, while "Einzelheit" can imply more about the individuality of a characteristic within a broader scope, and "Aspekt" refers more generally to an angle or perspective of a subject.
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Examples
Dieses Gemälde hat viele schöne Details.noun
This painting has many beautiful details.
Jedes Detail zählt bei der Planung.noun
Every detail counts in planning.
Jedes Detail zählt bei dieser Arbeit.noun
Every detail counts in this work.
Das Detail ist sehr wichtig.noun
The detail is very important.
Die Details wurden sorgfältig überprüft.noun
The details were carefully checked.
Ich habe ein interessantes Detail entdeckt, das vorher niemand bemerkt hat.noun
I discovered an interesting detail that no one had noticed before.
Im Bericht fehlten einige wichtige Details, die für die Entscheidung notwendig waren.noun
In the report some important details that were necessary for the decision were missing.
Sie achtete beim Nähen auf jedes winzige Detail, damit alles perfekt wurde.noun
She paid attention to every tiny detail while sewing so that everything would be perfect.
Die Architektin beschrieb die Details des neuen Gebäudes sehr genau.noun
The architect described the details of the new building very precisely.
Bei der Restaurierung des Gemäldes entdeckte man ein bisher unbekanntes Detail.noun
During the restoration of the painting, an until then unknown detail was discovered.
Die Journalistin schrieb einen klaren Bericht, aber ein wichtiges Detail fehlte noch.noun
The journalist wrote a clear report, but one important detail was still missing.
Kannst du mir das fehlende Detail noch einmal erklären?noun
Can you explain the missing detail to me once again?
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