konkret
specific · concrete · specifically
Etwas ist klar, deutlich und genau beschrieben, sodass man es gut verstehen oder erkennen kann.
The German word "konkret" is an adjective meaning "concrete," "specific," or "definite." It comes from the Latin concretus meaning "grown together" or "solidified." In German, it describes something clear, tangible, or precisely defined rather than abstract or vague.
Similar words:
- spezifisch (specific)
- eindeutig (clear, unambiguous)
- greifbar (tangible)
Difference:
- konkret emphasizes something clearly defined and tangible.
- spezifisch focuses more on a distinct detail or characteristic.
- eindeutig stresses clarity and unambiguity rather than physical concreteness.
- greifbar highlights something physically touchable or graspable, while konkret can also be used metaphorically.
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Examples
Er formuliert eine konkrete Idee.adjective
He articulates a specific idea.
Die Lehrerin gab uns ein sehr konkretes Beispiel.adjective
The teacher gave us a very concrete example.
Könntest du mir das Problem bitte konkret erläutern?adverb
Could you please explain the problem to me specifically?
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