die Formulierung, -en
phrasing · wording
Die Art und Weise, wie man Gedanken oder Ideen in bestimmte Worte fasst.
The German word "Formulierung" is a noun that means "formulation" or " phrasing". It is derived from the verb "formulieren", which means "to formulate" or "to express". "Formulierung" refers to the way in which something is expressed in words, often focusing on the structure or articulation of an idea or statement.
Similar words in German include "Ausdruck" (expression), "Äußerung" (utterance), and "Form" (form).
Differences:
- Ausdruck refers more broadly to expression in various forms, not necessarily in writing or speech.
- Äußerung is more about the act of stating something rather than the process of how it’s phrased.
- Form can refer to overall structure in any context, while "Formulierung" is specifically about word choice and phrasing.
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Examples
Die Formulierung dieses Satzes ist kompliziert.noun
The phrasing of this sentence is complicated.
Manchmal sorgt eine falsche Formulierung für Missverständnisse.noun
Sometimes an incorrect wording causes misunderstandings.
Manche Schüler finden diese Formulierung schwierig zu verstehen.noun
Some students find this wording difficult to understand.
Viele Leute haben Schwierigkeiten mit der Formulierung.noun
Many people have difficulties with the phrasing.
Viele Menschen suchen manchmal nach einer besseren Formulierung.noun
Many people sometimes look for better wording.
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