der Passus, –
clause
The German word "Passus" is a noun borrowed from Latin, meaning "passage" or "section" of a text. It refers to a specific excerpt or paragraph within a written document. There are no prefixes or compound parts here since it's a loanword.
Similar words in German include:
- Abschnitt (section)
- Paragraph (paragraph)
- Textstelle (text passage)
Difference:
"Passus" is often used in a more formal, literary, or academic context, especially referring to classical texts, whereas "Abschnitt" and "Paragraph" are more general everyday terms for parts of texts. "Textstelle" emphasizes a specific location or excerpt within the text.
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Examples
Der wichtigste Passus im Vertrag wurde aktualisiert.noun
The most important clause in the contract was updated.
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