nounnoun
das Geflecht, -e
network
The German word "Geflecht" is a noun meaning "braid," "weave," or "network." It comes from the verb "flechten," which means "to weave" or "to braid."
- Geflecht refers to something made by intertwining threads, fibers, or elements, such as a woven fabric, a network of interconnected parts, or a mesh.
Similar words:
- Netz (net)
- Gewebe (fabric, tissue)
- Verflechtung (interlacing, interconnection)
Differences:
- Netz usually refers to a structure of interconnected lines or threads designed for catching or holding.
- Gewebe often refers to both natural tissue (like biological tissue) and woven materials but can be more general.
- Verflechtung emphasizes the act or state of interweaving, often metaphorically (e.g., complex relations), rather than the physical object.
Geflecht highlights the physical woven or braided structure itself.
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Examples
Im Wald kann man oft ein Geflecht von Wurzeln sehen.noun
In the forest, one can often see a network of roots.
Menschen bewundern das komplexe Geflecht der Wurzeln im Wald.noun
People admire the complex network of roots in the forest.
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