der Nachdruck, -e
reprinting · emphasis
Es bedeutet, dass etwas besonders betont oder hervorgehoben wird, damit es wichtiger erscheint.
The German word "Nachdruck" is a noun made up of two parts:
- Nach — meaning "after" or "following"
- Druck — meaning "pressure" or "print"
Nachdruck means emphasis or insistence. It refers to giving something additional force or stress, especially in speech or writing to highlight its importance.
Similar words include:
- Betonung (emphasis)
- Hervorhebung (highlighting)
- Akzentuierung (accentuation)
Difference:
- Nachdruck implies a forceful or deliberate emphasis, often stressing urgency or importance.
- Betonung is a more general term for emphasis.
- Hervorhebung refers more broadly to any kind of highlighting, not necessarily with forcefulness.
- Akzentuierung focuses on accent or stress, often related to pronunciation or detail.
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Examples
Der Nachdruck des Buches beginnt nächste Woche.noun
The reprinting of the book begins next week.
Ohne Nachdruck bringt diese Methode keinen Erfolg.noun
Without emphasis, this method brings no success.
Man sollte seine Argumente mit Nachdruck präsentieren.noun
One should present their arguments with emphasis.
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