noun
der Katalog, -e
catalogue · catalog
Eine geordnete Liste von Dingen, oft mit Bildern und Beschreibungen, die man anschauen oder auswählen kann.
The German word "Katalog" is a masculine noun meaning "catalog" or "catalogue" in English. It comes from Greek katalogos, signifying a list or register.
- The core word is "T (alog)" (from Greek), so it's not built from other German words in a compound sense.
Similar words:
- Verzeichnis (directory, list)
- Register (register)
- Liste (list)
Differences:
- Katalog typically refers to a systematic, usually printed list of items, often with descriptions (e.g., product catalog).
- Verzeichnis is more general and can refer to any listing, including files or indexes.
- Liste is a general term for list, often informal.
- Register often implies an official or formal index.
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Examples
Der Katalog liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The catalogue is on the table.
Ein Katalog enthält viele Produkte.noun
A catalog contains many products.
Der Katalog ist auf dem Tisch.noun
The catalog is on the table.
Ein Katalog liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
A catalog is lying on the table.
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