kommentieren
comment · comment on
Etwas mit eigenen Worten bewerten oder dazu seine Meinung sagen.
The German word "kommentieren" is a verb meaning "to comment" or "to provide commentary". It is derived from the Latin-based root "Kommentar" (comment) and the verb-forming suffix "-ieren". The core meaning relates to giving explanations, opinions, or interpretations regarding a topic, text, or event.
Similar words:
- bemerkten (to remark)
- anmerken (to note)
- äußern (to express)
- erklären (to explain)
Differences:
- Kommentieren specifically involves giving a focused opinion or explanation tied to a subject, often in a formal or analytical context (e.g., commenting on an article).
- Bemerkten or anmerken are more casual remarks or side comments.
- Äußern is the general act of expressing thoughts or opinions.
- Erklären emphasizes clarifying or explaining rather than just commenting.
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Examples
Viele Leser kommentierten den Artikel kritisch.verb
Many readers commented critically on the article.
Warum kommentierst du jeden Beitrag so ausführlich? verb
Why do you comment on every post so extensively?
Die Lehrerin kommentiert meine Hausaufgaben mit hilfreichen Tipps.verb
The teacher comments on my homework with helpful tips.
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