die Empfehlung, -en
recommendation
Ein Rat oder Hinweis, den man jemandem gibt, um zu helfen, eine gute Entscheidung zu treffen.
The German word "Empfehlung" is a noun that means "recommendation" or "advice". It is derived from the verb "empfehlen," which means "to recommend" or "to suggest."
Similar words in German include "Rat" (advice), "Vorschlag" (proposal), and "Hinweis" (hint or indication).
The difference among these terms lies in their nuances: "Empfehlung" specifically implies a suggestion often based on expertise or experience, whereas "Rat" is more general advice, "Vorschlag" is simply a proposal without the suggests of weight or authority, and "Hinweis" can imply an informational or guiding note rather than a direct recommendation.
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Examples
Die Empfehlung des Arztes war hilfreich.noun
The doctor's recommendation was helpful.
Eine gute Empfehlung kann sehr hilfreich sein.noun
A good recommendation can be very helpful.
Empfehlungen sind oft nützlich beim Treffen einer Entscheidung.noun
Recommendations are often useful when making a decision.
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