die Einleitung, -en
introduction
Der erste Teil eines Textes oder einer Rede, der das Thema vorstellt und auf das Kommende vorbereitet.
The German word "Einleitung" is a noun that means "introduction" or "prelude." It is composed of "ein," meaning "one" or "a," and "leitung," which derives from "leiten," meaning "to lead." Therefore, "Einleitung" refers to an opening section that leads into a text or presentation.
Similar words in German include "Einführung" (introduction), "Vorspann" (preliminaries), and "Prolog" (prologue).
The difference between "Einleitung" and "Einführung" is subtle; "Einleitung" often refers specifically to the introductory part of written works, whereas "Einführung" can imply a broader sense of introduction, including explanations or teachings about a topic.
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Examples
Die Einleitung des Buches ist spannend.noun
The introduction of the book is exciting.
In der Einleitung wird das Thema dargelegt.noun
The theme is outlined in the introduction.
Eine gründliche Einleitung kann das Verständnis erleichtern.noun
A thorough introduction can facilitate understanding.
Die Einleitung wurde letzte Woche überarbeitet, um klarer zu sein.noun
The introduction was revised last week to be clearer.
Unsere Lehrerin zeigte uns mehrere Beispiele für gelungene Einleitungen.noun
Our teacher showed us several examples of successful introductions.
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